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RAL 8025 Pale brown
A dark, muted orange 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) | #755C49 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 117, 92, 73 |
| HSL | 26°, 23%, 37% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 21, 38, 54 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 41.1, 7.3, 14.8 |
| Relative luminance | 11.9% |
| Text contrast | white text 6.2:1, black text 3.4:1 |
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 8025 reads
Pale brown is a greyed mid brown with a taupe cast, cooler than RAL 8024 beige brown and lighter than RAL 8028 terra brown. It reads like driftwood or weathered fence boards.
Where it turns up
It suits front doors, cladding, garden buildings and interiors. Check samples in daylight, as it can look grey indoors, and choose satin for a soft, natural look.
Ordering RAL 8025 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 8025" 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.