RAL Effect

RAL 290-M

Metallic Sienna Copper

RAL 290-M Metallic Sienna Copper is the metallic variant of the RAL Effect 290 group, featuring a warm copper-sienna shimmer with fine metallic particles that create a rich, earthy glow. This premium finish is ideal for luxury fixtures, premium hardware, and decorative architectural panels. The metallic copper effect adds warmth and artisanal character.

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Technical Reference

Color Reference

Hex#B88860
RGBrgb(184, 136, 96)
HSLhsl(27°, 38%, 55%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 26%, 48%, 28%)
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
184
G
136
B
96
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Accessibility
White text
3.1:1Fail
Black text
6.7:1Pass

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)60
a* (Green-Red)13
b* (Blue-Yellow)29
L* (LCh)60
C* (Chroma)32
h° (Hue)65°

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
1:1
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1.5:1
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2.2:1
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1.9:1

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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