RAL 440-M
RAL 440-M is a genuinely dark paint color from RAL Effect. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 9 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#9B252C
LRV
7.07
RAL 440-M in Real Rooms
RAL 440-M has a low LRV of 7.07 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
RAL 440-M cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
RAL Effect undefined RAL 440-M kitchen cabinets
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RAL Effect undefined RAL 440-M kitchen cabinets
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RAL Effect undefined RAL 440-M kitchen cabinets
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1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing RAL 440-M with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
RAL Effect undefined RAL 440-M bedroom
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1 Bathroom Photo
Using RAL 440-M on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
RAL Effect undefined RAL 440-M minimalist bathroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; RAL 440-M provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
RAL Effect undefined RAL 440-M kitchen backsplash
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1 House Photo
On the exterior, RAL 440-M holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
RAL Effect undefined RAL 440-M victorian house interior
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2 Misc Photos
RAL 440-M shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
RAL Effect undefined RAL 440-M kidsroom interior, children's room
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RAL Effect undefined RAL 440-M japandi interior
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