
RAL 460-M
RAL 460-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 15 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#AE363B
LRV
10.52
RAL 460-M in Real Rooms
RAL 460-M has a low LRV of 10.52 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On traditional shaker-style cabinets, RAL 460-M brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

RAL Effect RAL 460-M kitchen cabinets
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RAL Effect RAL 460-M kitchen cabinets
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RAL Effect RAL 460-M small kitchen cabinets
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RAL Effect RAL 460-M kitchen cabinets
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1 House Photo
Using RAL 460-M on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.

RAL Effect RAL 460-M victorian house interior
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3 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in RAL 460-M, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

RAL Effect RAL 460-M kidsroom interior, children's room
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RAL Effect RAL 460-M modern interior
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RAL Effect RAL 460-M japandi interior
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6 Living Room Photos
RAL 460-M works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

RAL Effect RAL 460-M living room interior
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1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in RAL 460-M rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

RAL Effect RAL 460-M bedroom
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