RAL 840-6
Dark Basalt
RAL 840-6 Dark Basalt is the darkest shade in the RAL Effect 840 base group, presenting a deep, near-black grey with warm, earthy undertones. This powerful tone is ideal for structural elements, heavy machinery, and dramatic architectural features. It evokes volcanic basalt and dark granite, adding maximum depth with natural warmth.
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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