Chart / 6000 series / RAL 6013 Reed green
RAL 6013 Reed green
A mid-toned, moderately strong yellow green 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) | #797C5A |
|---|---|
| RGB | 121, 124, 90 |
| HSL | 65°, 16%, 42% |
| CMYK (naive) | 2, 0, 27, 51 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 50.9, -7.2, 18.2 |
| Relative luminance | 19.2% |
| Text contrast | white text 4.3:1, black text 4.8:1 |
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 6013 reads
Reed green is a pale olive khaki, lighter than RAL 6003 olive green and greener than RAL 1020 olive yellow. It looks like dried reeds at the edge of a pond in late summer.
Where it turns up
It suits garden buildings, fences, render and interiors. Khaki shades read darker and greener on large surfaces, so test a patch at least a metre across before deciding.
Ordering RAL 6013 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 6013" 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.