RAL 810-6
Dark Anthracite
RAL 810-6 Dark Anthracite is the darkest shade in the RAL Effect 810 base group, presenting a deep, near-black grey with cool, neutral undertones. This powerful tone is ideal for structural steelwork, heavy machinery, and dramatic architectural features where maximum visual impact is required. It evokes forged steel and polished obsidian.
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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Reference + opposite hue with tonal variations
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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