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Claret violet

We've categorized Claret violet as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#651E38

LRV

7.18

Light Reflectance Value
7.18
dark

Claret violet in Real Rooms

Claret violet has a low LRV of 7.18 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

3 Front Door Photos

A front door in Claret violet changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

RAL 4004 front door paint review

RAL 4004 front door paint review

@xtremedoor

RAL 4004 front door paint

RAL 4004 front door paint

@technicolourspraying

RAL 4004 front door color

RAL 4004 front door color

@xtremedoor

1 House Photo

Claret violet on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

RAL 4004 exterior color

RAL 4004 exterior color

@carlowpainthub

2 Kitchen Photos

In a modern kitchen, Claret violet provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.

RAL 4004 kitchen review

RAL 4004 kitchen review

@glas.strobl

RAL 4004 kitchen paint

RAL 4004 kitchen paint

@glas.strobl

Complementary Colors

Color Codes

HEX#651E38
RGB101, 30, 56
HSL338° 54% 26%
CMYK0 70 45 60
CIE LabL: 23.6 a: 34.2 b: 0.9
XYZX: 6.54 Y: 3.98 Z: 4.16