RAL 740-6
Dark Granary
RAL 740-6 Dark Granary is the darkest shade in the 740 base group, presenting a deep blackened warm olive with dense granary undertones. This commanding tone brings gravitas to architectural metalwork, heavy industry equipment, and luxury accent details. Its intense depth and excellent durability make it a strong performer in demanding exterior environments.
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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