What is the HEX code for RAL Design Polar Soft Blue?

The hexadecimal color code for RAL Design Polar Soft Blue undertone is #CED9DD .

What is the RGB code of RAL Design Polar Soft Blue?

RGB code is 206, 217, 221 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is RAL Design Polar Soft Blue RAL 230 85 05 cool or warm?

RAL Design RAL 230 85 05 Polar Soft Blue is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are RAL Design Polar Soft Blue undertones?

Blue is RAL Design Polar Soft Blue undertone color.

Code:	RAL 230 85 05
Name:	Polar Soft Blue
Brand:	RAL Design

What color is RAL Design Polar Soft Blue?

Let’s dive into a full Polar Soft Blue paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 230 85 05. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

RAL Design Polar Soft Blue reviews

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What are RAL Design Polar Soft Blue undertones?

The undertone of Polar Soft Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#CED9DD

RGB code:

206, 217, 221

Is RAL Design Polar Soft Blue RAL 230 85 05 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 196° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RAL 230 85 05 Polar Soft Blue HSL code: 196, 18%, 84%

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 blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

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 Polar Soft Blue

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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LRV of Polar Soft Blue

Polar Soft Blue has an LRV of 67.24% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why 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 67.24%, 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	#CED9DD
RGB Decimal	206, 217, 221
RGB Percent	80.78%, 85.10%, 86.67%
HSV	Hue: 196° Saturation: 6.79% Value: 86.67%
HSL	hsl(196, 18, 84)
CMYK	Cyan: 6.79 Magenta: 1.81 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 13.33
YIQ	Y: 214.167 I: -7.84 Q: -1.082
XYZ	X: 63.314 Y: 67.967 Z: 78.17
CIE Lab	L:85.99 a:-2.939 b:-3.239
CIE Luv	L:85.99 u:-6.25 v:-4.455
Decimal	13556189
Hunter Lab	82.442, -7.19, 1.492