RAL 280 25 15
Dark Beeswax
RAL 280 25 15 Dark Beeswax occupies hue 280, lightness 25, and chroma 15, a deep saturated yellow that recalls the concentrated warmth of aged beeswax and the rich interior of old apothecary drawers. It is ideal for artisan candle packaging elements, heritage woodwork finishes, and traditional apothecary interior details. The moderate chroma at this dark level gives it a waxy intensity that feels rooted in centuries of chandlery craft and herbal tradition.
Color Reference
The RAL Design system uses Hue-Lightness-Chroma (HLC) notation. Hue describes the color family (0-360°), Lightness describes brightness (0-100), and Chroma describes saturation intensity (0-100+).
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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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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