RAL 870-5

RAL Effect

RAL Effect RAL 870-5 paint color review

Color code:RAL 870-5
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Brand:RAL Effect

RAL 870-5 is a black color with a luxurious appearance. This color can be used on walls, furniture, and accessories to create a sleek and modern feel.

The nearest colors to RAL 870-5 are RAL Effect RAL 870-M and Sherwin Williams Peppercorn, which are also dark black colors.

RAL 870-5 for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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LRV of RAL 870-5

RAL 870-5 has an LRV of 6.87% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 6.87% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are RAL Effect RAL 870-5 undertones?

Red is RAL Effect RAL 870-5 undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#4A4747

RGB code:

74, 71, 71

Is RAL Effect RAL 870-5 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 0° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RAL 870-5 HSL code: 0, 2%, 28%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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.

Color comparison

RAL 870-5 vs RAL 850-6

Can't decide between these stunning hues? We'll help you compare these two color to find the perfect shade for your home.

RAL Effect  RAL 870-5 vs RAL Effect  RAL 850-6RAL Effect  RAL 870-5
LRV: 6.87%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 7.35%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

RAL 870-5 vs RAL 820-6

Discover the key differences and which shade could be the perfect fit for you.

RAL Effect  RAL 870-5 vs RAL Effect  RAL 820-6RAL Effect  RAL 870-5
LRV: 6.87%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 6.96%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#4A4747copy color code
RGB Decimal74, 71, 71copy color code
RGB Percent29.02%, 27.84%, 27.84%copy color code
HSVHue: 0° Saturation: 4.05% Value: 29.02%copy color code
HSLhsl(0, 2, 28)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.05 Yellow: 4.05 Key: 70.98copy color code
YIQY: 71.897 I: 1.788 Q: 0.635copy color code
XYZX: 6.214 Y: 6.417 Z: 6.871copy color code
CIE LabL:30.442 a:1.249 b:0.448copy color code
CIE LuvL:30.442 u:1.627 v:0.353copy color code
Decimal4867911copy color code
Hunter lab25.332, -0.543, 1.652copy color code
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