RAL Classic Telemagenta RAL 4010
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| Code: | RAL 4010 |
| Name: | Telemagenta |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Telemagenta?
RAL Classic Telemagenta RAL 4010 is a medium-depth magenta with a noticeable rosy purple cast. Its #BB4077 value gives it clear color presence without reading as neon, making it better suited to deliberate accents than broad, uninterrupted wall coverage. In daylight, Telemagenta can show its berry-pink character more clearly, while lower or warmer lighting may bring forward its deeper red-violet side. Use it on a powder-room wall, painted furniture, niche, or cabinet front alongside soft greys, off-whites, charcoal, or pale wood. Matte black metal and brushed brass provide crisp, grounded contrast against this shade.
Telemagenta for exterior (3 photos)
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What are RAL Classic Telemagenta undertones?
Telemagenta is a midtone, clear berry red. The HEX sample leans pink-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:
187, 64, 119
Is RAL Classic Telemagenta cool or warm?
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At 333° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark purple sits firmly on the warm side.
RAL 4010 Telemagenta HSL code: 333, 49%, 49%
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 Telemagenta
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 purple shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Telemagenta:
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
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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 Telemagenta with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 153, such as RAL Classic Black green and Pine green.
LRV of Telemagenta
Telemagenta has an LRV of 18.48% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 18.48%, 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 | #BB4077 |
| RGB Decimal | 187, 64, 119 |
| RGB Percent | 73.33%, 25.10%, 46.67% |
| HSV | Hue: 333° Saturation: 65.78% Value: 73.33% |
| HSL | hsl(333, 49, 49) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 65.78 Yellow: 36.36 Key: 26.67 |
| YIQ | Y: 107.047 I: 55.622 Q: 43.135 |
| XYZ | X: 25.658 Y: 15.566 Z: 19.101 |
| CIE Lab | L:46.4 a:54.178 b:-4.374 |
| CIE Luv | L:46.4 u:76.29 v:-15.461 |
| Decimal | 12271735 |
| Hunter Lab | 39.454, 47.038, -1.087 |
