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RAL 3032 Pearl ruby red
A very dark, strong red on screen. First published on this chart 26 March 2013.
This swatch is a screen approximation of the colour. Check a physical RAL fan deck or a painted sample of the actual product before you order or match anything.
| Hex (sRGB) | #711521 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 113, 21, 33 |
| HSL | 352°, 69%, 26% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 81, 71, 56 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 24.2, 39.8, 17.8 |
| Relative luminance | 4.2% |
| Text contrast | white text 11.5:1, black text 1.8:1 |
Values are derived from the approximate hex above. CMYK is a simple conversion, not a print recipe: printers convert through their own profiles. Luminance is a screen figure, not a measured light reflectance value (LRV) from a paint data sheet.
How RAL 3032 reads
Pearl ruby red looks on screen much like RAL 3004 purple red, a deep, wine toned red. The real finish has a pearlescent sheen that a flat swatch cannot show, giving it a soft glow in good light.
Where it turns up
It suits furniture, decorative metal, bikes and trim. A flat screen swatch cannot show the pearl effect, so spray a test panel and view it from several angles.
Ordering RAL 3032 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 3032" and add the gloss level, the product type (wall paint, metal paint, powder, aerosol) and the surface. The same number mixed by two makers, or in two gloss levels, can look slightly different, so keep a whole job in one batch and look at a sample in daylight first. The paint counter guide covers the questions to ask.