RAL 170-3
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, RAL 170-3 remains a staple for RAL Effect designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#BAC8DA
LRV
56.33
RAL 170-3 in Real Rooms
RAL 170-3 has a high LRV of 56.33 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bedroom Photo
For guest bedrooms, RAL 170-3 is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
RAL Effect undefined RAL 170-3 bedroom
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1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of RAL 170-3 in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
RAL Effect undefined RAL 170-3 bathroom
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2 Kitchen Photos
On kitchen walls, RAL 170-3 adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
RAL Effect undefined RAL 170-3 kitchen interior
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RAL Effect undefined RAL 170-3 kitchen review
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1 House Photo
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. RAL 170-3 has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
RAL Effect undefined RAL 170-3 victorian house interior
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1 Misc Photo
These photos show RAL 170-3 in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
RAL Effect undefined RAL 170-3 kidsroom interior, children's room
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