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RAL 250-6

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, RAL 250-6 remains a staple for RAL Effect designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#69652C

LRV

11.79

Light Reflectance Value
11.79
dark

RAL 250-6 in Real Rooms

RAL 250-6 has a low LRV of 11.79 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

On kitchen cabinets, RAL 250-6 adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.

RAL Effect undefined RAL 250-6 kitchen cabinets

RAL Effect undefined RAL 250-6 kitchen cabinets

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1 Bedroom Photo

RAL 250-6 creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.

RAL Effect undefined RAL 250-6 bedroom

RAL Effect undefined RAL 250-6 bedroom

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1 Bathroom Photo

Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. RAL 250-6 has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.

RAL Effect undefined RAL 250-6 minimalist bathroom

RAL Effect undefined RAL 250-6 minimalist bathroom

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1 House Photo

When choosing RAL 250-6 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.

RAL Effect undefined RAL 250-6 victorian house interior

RAL Effect undefined RAL 250-6 victorian house interior

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1 Living Room Photo

When applied to living room walls, RAL 250-6 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.

RAL Effect undefined RAL 250-6 living room

RAL Effect undefined RAL 250-6 living room

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1 Misc Photo

Observe the use of RAL 250-6 on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

RAL Effect undefined RAL 250-6 japandi interior

RAL Effect undefined RAL 250-6 japandi interior

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Color Codes

HEX#69652C
RGB105, 101, 44
HSL56° 41% 29%
CMYK0 4 58 59
CIE LabL: 42.0 a: -6.8 b: 32.3
XYZX: 10.93 Y: 12.49 Z: 4.22