# RAL Classic Signal violet

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/signal-violet-ral-4008](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-violet-ral-4008)

RAL Classic Signal violet RAL 4008 is a medium-deep violet with a muted, slightly dusty cast rather than a bright purple intensity. Its red and blue components sit close together, giving this shade a balanced violet appearance that can look richer and more shadowed in low light. On a feature wall, built-in bookcase, or painted cabinet, Signal violet adds clear color without the sharpness of more saturated purples. Pair it with soft off-whites, pale gray, charcoal, or natural oak to keep the palette grounded. Brushed brass and blackened metal details also provide crisp contrast against this color.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Signal violet
- **Color code:** RAL 4008
- **HEX:** #844C82
- **RGB:** 132, 76, 130
- **LRV:** 14.21%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 302° Saturation: 42.42% Value: 51.76%
- **HSL:** hsl(302, 27, 41)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 42.42 Yellow: 1.52 Key: 48.24
- **YIQ:** Y: 98.9 I: 16.018 Q: 28.651
- **XYZ:** X: 16.129 Y: 11.687 Z: 22.519
- **CIE Lab:** L:40.714 a:32.359 b:-20.493
- **CIE Luv:** L:40.714 u:27.133 v:-32.928
- **Decimal:** 8670338
- **Hunter Lab:** 34.186, 24.39, -15.126

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 540-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-540-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 510-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-510-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 520-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-520-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 540-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-540-3)
- [RAL Classic Traffic purple](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-purple-ral-4006)
- [RAL Classic Red lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/red-lilac-ral-4001)
- [RAL Effect RAL 520-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-520-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 510-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-510-6)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Fir green](https://plan-home.com/color/fir-green-ral-6009)
- [RAL Classic Emerald green](https://plan-home.com/color/emerald-green-ral-6001)
- [RAL Classic Leaf green](https://plan-home.com/color/leaf-green-ral-6002)
- [RAL Classic Pearl green](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-green-ral-6035)

## 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.