RAL 320-6
Dark Espresso
RAL 320-6 Dark Espresso is the darkest shade in the RAL Effect 320 base group, presenting a deep, near-black brown with warm undertones. This powerful tone is ideal for dramatic accent features, luxury trim, and rich architectural details. It evokes the darkest espresso and aged walnut, adding maximum depth and sophistication.
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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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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