RAL Effect

RAL 140-M

Metallic Copper Glow

RAL 140-M Metallic Copper Glow is the metallic variant of the RAL Effect 140 group, featuring a warm copper shimmer with fine metallic particles that create a rich, glowing effect. This luxurious finish is perfect for premium fixtures, automotive accent pieces, and architectural details where a warm metallic presence is desired. The copper-toned shimmer adds warmth and opulence.

Time9:36 AM
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Technical Reference

Color Reference

Hex#C0A878
RGBrgb(192, 168, 120)
HSLhsl(40°, 36%, 61%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 13%, 38%, 25%)
RAL Effect Variant

RAL Effect colors combine a base shade with a metallic or pearl variant. Base shades (-1 through -6) offer tonal gradation within a color family. The -M suffix indicates a metallic finish with shimmer and depth for architectural and automotive applications.

Color Analysis
RGB Composition
R
192
G
168
B
120
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Accessibility
White text
2.3:1Fail
Black text
9.1:1Pass

WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text. Results show this color as a background.

Spectrum & Perceptual Position

Hue Spectrum
60°120°180°240°300°360°
CIELAB a*b* Chromaticity
-40-2002040-200204060a* (Green ← → Red)b* (Blue ← → Yellow)
L* (Lightness)70
a* (Green-Red)2
b* (Blue-Yellow)28
L* (LCh)70
C* (Chroma)28
h° (Hue)86°

CIELAB is a perceptually uniform color space. Euclidean distance between two colors in this diagram closely matches human visual difference. The dot size shows your selected color; slightly larger dots are the nearest perceptual neighbors.

Color Harmonies

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1 locked / 4 free

Reference + opposite hue with tonal variations

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Pairwise Contrast Ratios
1.3:1
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1.5:1
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2.6:1
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2.1:1

Contrast ratios follow WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Green (≥4.5:1) passes AA for normal text. Amber (≥3:1) passes for large text only. Grey indicates low contrast.

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