RAL 160-6
Dark Amethyst
RAL 160-6 Dark Amethyst is the darkest shade in the RAL Effect 160 base group, presenting a deep, rich purple-brown with warm undertones. This bold, commanding tone is ideal for luxury furniture, rich architectural details, and accent features that create a sense of opulence and depth. It evokes precious gemstones and velvet textures.
Color Reference
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.
WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text. Results show this color as a background.
Spectrum & Perceptual Position
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.
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Reference + opposite hue with tonal variations
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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