RAL Classic Tomato red RAL 3013
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| Code: | RAL 3013 |
| Name: | Tomato red |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Tomato red?
RAL Classic Tomato red RAL 3013 is a deep, earthy red with a noticeable brown cast that keeps it from reading as bright or cherry-like. Its strong saturation gives it presence, while the low, dark value makes it especially effective on a front door, dining-room cabinetry, or a single architectural accent. In daylight, Tomato red shows its warm red character clearly; under warmer evening lighting, it can appear richer and more grounded. Pair this shade with warm white, sand, charcoal, dark-stained wood, or aged brass for a considered contrast. On broad walls, use it in rooms with ample natural light or balance it with pale flooring and light textiles.
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What are RAL Classic Tomato red undertones?
Tomato red is a deep, 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:
RGB code:
151, 46, 37
Is RAL Classic Tomato red cool or warm?
At 5° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
RAL 3013 Tomato red HSL code: 5, 61%, 37%
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 Tomato red
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 Tomato 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
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 Tomato red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 185, such as RAL Classic Pastel turquoise and Light green.
LRV of Tomato red
Tomato red has an LRV of 11.36% 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 11.36%, 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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #972E25 |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 46, 37 |
| RGB Percent | 59.22%, 18.04%, 14.51% |
| HSV | Hue: 5° Saturation: 75.5% Value: 59.22% |
| HSL | hsl(5, 61, 37) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 69.54 Yellow: 75.5 Key: 40.78 |
| YIQ | Y: 76.369 I: 65.462 Q: 19.411 |
| XYZ | X: 14.075 Y: 8.669 Z: 2.682 |
| CIE Lab | L:35.339 a:43.24 b:30.324 |
| CIE Luv | L:35.339 u:79.099 v:20.413 |
| Decimal | 9907749 |
| Hunter Lab | 29.443, 33.804, 15.209 |
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