RAL 850-1
Pale Smoke
RAL 850-1 Pale Smoke is the lightest shade in the 850 base group of the RAL Effect system, presenting a soft warm dark grey with pale smoke undertones. This gentle, luminous tone brings understated elegance to interior accent panels, decorative surfaces, and contemporary living spaces. Its delicate warmth pairs naturally with cream, stone, and muted earth tones.
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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