RAL Effect RAL 860-6

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What color is RAL Effect RAL 860-6?

Let’s dive into a full RAL 860-6 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 860-6. 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 860-6 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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RAL Effect RAL 860-6 reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are RAL Effect RAL 860-6 undertones?

The undertone of RAL 860-6 can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#5B5F5F

RGB code:

91, 95, 95

Is RAL Effect RAL 860-6 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 180° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RAL 860-6 HSL code: 180, 2%, 36%

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.
  • Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

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 860-6

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

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LRV of RAL 860-6

RAL 860-6 has an LRV of 11.32% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 11.32%, 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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HEX#5B5F5FCopy color code
RGB Decimal91, 95, 95Copy color code
RGB Percent35.69%, 37.25%, 37.25%Copy color code
HSVHue: 180° Saturation: 4.21% Value: 37.25%Copy color code
HSLhsl(180, 2, 36)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 4.21 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 62.75Copy color code
YIQY: 93.804 I: -2.384 Q: -0.846Copy color code
XYZX: 10.472 Y: 11.235 Z: 12.44Copy color code
CIE LabL:39.973 a:-1.567 b:-0.543Copy color code
CIE LuvL:39.973 u:-2.184 v:-0.468Copy color code
Decimal5988191Copy color code
Hunter Lab33.518, -2.891, 1.457Copy color code
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