RAL 290 35 10
Smoky Olive
RAL 290 35 10 Smoky Olive is defined by hue 290, lightness 35, and a moderate chroma of 10, a muted dark yellow-lime that carries the dusky warmth of smoked olive wood and the quiet interior of aged potting sheds. It is a natural choice for heritage garden wall finishes, artisan workshop wall surfaces, and natural material colour coordination. The moderate saturation at this dark level gives it a grounded, organic quality that pairs well with terracotta, aged oak, and natural stone.
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
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