RAL 840-2
Light Sandstone Grey
RAL 840-2 Light Sandstone Grey is a gentle warm grey with subtle beige undertones from the RAL Effect 840 group. This refined neutral evokes natural sandstone and weathered limestone, making it ideal for Scandinavian design, natural interiors, and contemporary furniture. It provides warmth without color.
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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