RAL Classic Strawberry red RAL 3018

Contents

show +hide -

RAL Classic Strawberry red reviews (1 photo)
What are RAL Classic Strawberry red undertones?
Is Strawberry red RAL 3018 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Strawberry red
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Strawberry red RAL 3018
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	RAL 3018
Name:	Strawberry red
Brand:	RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Strawberry red?

RAL Classic Strawberry red RAL 3018 is a saturated mid-depth red with a noticeable rosy cast rather than an orange or brick-red direction. Its #C63F4A value gives it a clear, lively presence, while the slightly blue-leaning undertone keeps the color from feeling overly warm. In bright daylight, Strawberry red reads crisp and energetic; under warmer indoor lighting, it can appear fuller and more berry-toned. Use it for a front door, dining-room accent wall, painted furniture, or bold kitchen cabinetry, balanced with soft white, charcoal, pale blush, or natural oak. Matte black metal and light stone surfaces provide a clean contrast without competing with this shade.

RAL Classic Strawberry red reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

RAL Classic Strawberry red RAL 3018 painted furniture

@jennymajanen

Try before you buy

100% accurate
reusable paint samples

Peel, stick,
and repeat

Twice painted
with real paint

Next day
delivery

Shop now

What are RAL Classic Strawberry red undertones?

Strawberry red is a midtone, clear earthy 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:

#C63F4A

RGB code:

198, 63, 74

Is RAL Classic Strawberry red cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 355° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

RAL 3018 Strawberry red HSL code: 355, 54%, 51%

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 Strawberry red

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Sunrise

Morning

Noon

Afternoon

Sunset

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

2000K

3000K

4000K

5000K

6000K

7000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Strawberry red:

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 3018
Strawberry red

RAL 3017
Rose

Darker shades

RAL 3018
Strawberry red

RAL 3031
Orient red

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 Strawberry red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 175, such as RAL Classic Pastel turquoise and Light green.

RAL 3018
Strawberry red

Compare
RAL Classic
Strawberry red RAL 3018
to any other colors

RAL Classic
Strawberry red RAL 3018
color equivalents

LRV of Strawberry red

Strawberry red has an LRV of 18.61% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 18.61%, 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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#C63F4A
RGB Decimal	198, 63, 74
RGB Percent	77.65%, 24.71%, 29.02%
HSV	Hue: 355° Saturation: 68.18% Value: 77.65%
HSL	hsl(355, 54, 51)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 68.18 Yellow: 62.63 Key: 22.35
YIQ	Y: 104.619 I: 76.912 Q: 31.981
XYZ	X: 26.305 Y: 16.059 Z: 8.191
CIE Lab	L:47.052 a:54.064 b:24.28
CIE Luv	L:47.052 u:99.576 v:16.535
Decimal	12992330
Hunter Lab	40.073, 47.041, 15.932