RAL Classic Rose RAL 3017
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| Code: | RAL 3017 |
| Name: | Rose |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Rose?
RAL Classic Rose RAL 3017 is a mid-depth rosy red with a clear pink cast and a gently muted finish. Based on its #CA555D value, it reads warm rather than blue-leaning, though lower light can make it appear deeper and more red. It has enough saturation to hold its own on a feature wall, painted door, or dining-room cabinetry without looking fluorescent. Pair Rose with warm off-whites, pale blush neutrals, charcoal, or dark stained wood for contrast. Brass, terracotta ceramics, and natural linen bring out its warmer side, while matte black hardware gives the color a crisper edge.
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What are RAL Classic Rose undertones?
Rose is a midtone, clear brick red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
202, 85, 93
Is RAL Classic Rose cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 356° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
RAL 3017 Rose HSL code: 356, 52%, 56%
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.
How light temperature affects Rose
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Rose:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
RAL 3017
Rose
Darker shades
RAL 3017
Rose
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Rose with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 176, such as RAL Classic Black green and Pastel turquoise.
LRV of Rose
Rose has an LRV of 21.8% 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 21.8%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #CA555D |
| RGB Decimal | 202, 85, 93 |
| RGB Percent | 79.22%, 33.33%, 36.47% |
| HSV | Hue: 356° Saturation: 57.92% Value: 79.22% |
| HSL | hsl(356, 52, 56) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 57.92 Yellow: 53.96 Key: 20.78 |
| YIQ | Y: 120.895 I: 67.15 Q: 27.239 |
| XYZ | X: 29.584 Y: 19.847 Z: 12.626 |
| CIE Lab | L:51.664 a:47.194 b:19.134 |
| CIE Luv | L:51.664 u:84.767 v:13.984 |
| Decimal | 13260125 |
| Hunter Lab | 44.55, 40.569, 14.382 |
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