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 440-M kitchen cabinets
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RAL Effect 440-M kitchen cabinets
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RAL Effect 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 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 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 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 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 440-M kidsroom interior, children's room
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RAL Effect 440-M japandi interior
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