RAL Classic Traffic black RAL 9017
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- Traffic black for exterior (2 photos)
- RAL Classic Traffic black reviews (3 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Traffic black undertones?
- Is Traffic black RAL 9017 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Traffic black
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Traffic black RAL 9017
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 9017 |
| Name: | Traffic black |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Traffic black?
RAL 9017 Traffic black is a dark black shade that can add a bold and dramatic statement to any interior space. RAL 9017 can be used to create a sleek and modern aesthetic.pairs well with metallic accents and natural wood textures for a high-contrast look. However, it's important to balance it with lighter colors and textures to avoid making the space feel too dark and heavy
The nearest colors to RAL 9017 are RAL Classic Signal black and RAL Effect RAL 790-4, which are also dark black colors.
LRV of Traffic black
Traffic black has an LRV of 3.87% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 3.87%, 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 | #29292A |
| RGB Decimal | 41, 41, 42 |
| RGB Percent | 16.08%, 16.08%, 16.47% |
| HSV | Hue: 240° Saturation: 2.38% Value: 16.47% |
| HSL | hsl(240, 1, 16) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.38 Magenta: 2.38 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 83.53 |
| YIQ | Y: 41.114 I: -0.321 Q: 0.311 |
| XYZ | X: 2.125 Y: 2.224 Z: 2.507 |
| CIE Lab | L:16.624 a:0.242 b:-0.652 |
| CIE Luv | L:16.624 u:-0.045 v:-0.627 |
| Decimal | 2697514 |
| Hunter Lab | 14.915, -0.666, 0.473 |





