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RAL 640-M

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, RAL 640-M 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 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#004E87

LRV

5.38

Light Reflectance Value
5.38
dark

RAL 640-M in Real Rooms

RAL 640-M has a low LRV of 5.38 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, RAL 640-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 undefined RAL 640-M kitchen cabinets

RAL Effect undefined RAL 640-M kitchen cabinets

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1 Bedroom Photo

There's a rhythmic quality to RAL 640-M in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

RAL Effect undefined RAL 640-M bedroom

RAL Effect undefined RAL 640-M bedroom

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1 Bathroom Photo

In the bathroom, RAL 640-M brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

RAL Effect undefined RAL 640-M minimalist bathroom

RAL Effect undefined RAL 640-M minimalist bathroom

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1 House Photo

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. RAL 640-M has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

RAL Effect undefined RAL 640-M victorian house interior

RAL Effect undefined RAL 640-M victorian house interior

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1 Misc Photo

These photos show RAL 640-M in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

RAL Effect undefined RAL 640-M kidsroom interior, children's room

RAL Effect undefined RAL 640-M kidsroom interior, children's room

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Color Codes

HEX#004E87
RGB0, 78, 135
HSL205° 100% 26%
CMYK100 42 0 47
CIE LabL: 32.3 a: 2.6 b: -37.5
XYZX: 7.10 Y: 7.20 Z: 23.93