# RAL Classic Red violet

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/red-violet-ral-4002](https://plan-home.com/color/red-violet-ral-4002)

RAL Classic Red violet RAL 4002 is a deep, muted red with a noticeable violet cast and a softly browned, wine-like depth. Its moderate saturation keeps it from reading as bright berry, giving it a grounded appearance on walls, doors, or painted cabinetry. In warm light, this shade can look richer and redder, while cooler daylight draws out its subdued purple undertone. Pair Red violet with warm white, pale blush, charcoal, or mushroom gray for contrast, and add oak, walnut, aged brass, or blackened metal for material texture. It is especially effective as a dining-room accent, a powder-room wall color, or a front door that needs more character than a standard red.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Red violet
- **Color code:** RAL 4002
- **HEX:** #8D3C4B
- **RGB:** 141, 60, 75
- **LRV:** 12.31%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 349° Saturation: 57.45% Value: 55.29%
- **HSL:** hsl(349, 40, 39)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 57.45 Yellow: 46.81 Key: 44.71
- **YIQ:** Y: 85.929 I: 43.448 Q: 21.802
- **XYZ:** X: 13.871 Y: 9.404 Z: 7.739
- **CIE Lab:** L:36.751 a:35.872 b:8.102
- **CIE Luv:** L:36.751 u:54.279 v:3.224
- **Decimal:** 9256011
- **Hunter Lab:** 30.666, 27.076, 6.503

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 530-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-530-2)
- [RAL Effect RAL 530-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-530-1)
- [RAL Effect RAL 530-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-530-3)
- [RAL Effect RAL 470-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-470-6)
- [Tikkurila Cayenne](https://plan-home.com/color/cayenne-m419)
- [RAL Effect RAL 470-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-470-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 530-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-530-4)
- [RAL Classic Raspberry red](https://plan-home.com/color/raspberry-red-ral-3027)
- [RAL Effect RAL 460-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-460-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 340-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-340-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 550-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-550-6)
- [RAL Classic Orient red](https://plan-home.com/color/orient-red-ral-3031)
- [RAL Effect RAL 460-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-460-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 470-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-470-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 510-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-510-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 520-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-520-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 440-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-440-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 340-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-340-3)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Black green](https://plan-home.com/color/black-green-ral-6012)
- [RAL Classic Pastel turquoise](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-turquoise-ral-6034)
- [RAL Classic Light green](https://plan-home.com/color/light-green-ral-6027)
- [RAL Classic Patina green](https://plan-home.com/color/patina-green-ral-6000)
- [RAL Classic Mint turquoise](https://plan-home.com/color/mint-turquoise-ral-6033)
- [RAL Classic Signal green](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-green-ral-6032)
- [RAL Classic Moss Green](https://plan-home.com/color/moss-green-ral-6005)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.