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RAL 190-2

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, RAL 190-2 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 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#B9E6F2

LRV

69.93

Light Reflectance Value
69.93
light

RAL 190-2 in Real Rooms

RAL 190-2 has a high LRV of 69.93 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Choosing RAL 190-2 for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."

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RAL Effect undefined RAL 190-2 small kitchen cabinets

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RAL Effect undefined RAL 190-2 kitchen cabinets

RAL Effect undefined RAL 190-2 kitchen cabinets

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1 Bedroom Photo

The bedroom is where RAL 190-2 really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

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RAL Effect undefined RAL 190-2 bedroom

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2 Bathroom Photos

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. RAL 190-2 holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

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RAL Effect undefined RAL 190-2 bathroom

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RAL Effect undefined RAL 190-2 minimalist bathroom

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2 Kitchen Photos

The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. RAL 190-2 manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.

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RAL Effect undefined RAL 190-2 kitchen interior

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RAL Effect undefined RAL 190-2 kitchen review

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1 House Photo

When choosing RAL 190-2 for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

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RAL Effect undefined RAL 190-2 victorian house interior

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2 Living Room Photos

When applied to living room walls, RAL 190-2 creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

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RAL Effect undefined RAL 190-2 living room walls

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RAL Effect undefined RAL 190-2 living room

RAL Effect undefined RAL 190-2 living room

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Color Codes

HEX#B9E6F2
RGB185, 230, 242
HSL193° 69% 84%
CMYK24 5 0 5
CIE LabL: 88.6 a: -11.9 b: -10.6
XYZX: 64.33 Y: 73.32 Z: 94.74