RAL Effect RAL 830-2
| Code: | RAL 830-2 |
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| Brand: | RAL Effect |
What color is RAL Effect RAL 830-2?
Let’s dive into a full RAL 830-2 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 830-2. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
RAL Effect RAL 830-2 reviews
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What are RAL Effect RAL 830-2 undertones?
The undertone of RAL 830-2 can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#A4A7A5
RGB code:
164, 167, 165
Is RAL Effect RAL 830-2 cool or warm?
With a hue of 140° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
RAL 830-2 HSL code: 140, 2%, 65%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects RAL 830-2
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
LRV of RAL 830-2
RAL 830-2 has an LRV of 38.2% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 38.2%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #A4A7A5 | |
| RGB Decimal | 164, 167, 165 | |
| RGB Percent | 64.31%, 65.49%, 64.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 140° Saturation: 1.8% Value: 65.49% | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 2, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.8 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.2 Key: 34.51 | |
| YIQ | Y: 165.875 I: -1.145 Q: -1.257 | |
| XYZ | X: 35.918 Y: 38.246 Z: 41.077 | |
| CIE Lab | L:68.202 a:-1.449 b:0.662 | |
| CIE Luv | L:68.202 u:-1.588 v:1.209 | |
| Decimal | 10790821 | |
| Hunter Lab | 61.844, -4.555, 3.91 |
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