RAL Effect

RAL 860-4

Rich Tungsten

RAL 860-4 Rich Tungsten is a rich mid-dark blue-grey with dense tungsten undertones from the RAL Effect 860 group. This substantial, authoritative shade commands attention on industrial enclosures, exterior trim, and commercial facades. Its deep warmth and excellent opacity make it a dependable choice for demanding applications.

Time9:36 AM
Light
Technical Reference

Color Reference

Hex#686870
RGBrgb(104, 104, 112)
HSLhsl(240°, 4%, 42%)
CMYKcmyk(7%, 7%, 0%, 56%)
RAL Effect Variant

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.

Color Analysis
RGB Composition
R
104
G
104
B
112
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Accessibility
White text
5.5:1Pass
Black text
3.8:1Fail

WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text. Results show this color as a background.

Spectrum & Perceptual Position

Hue Spectrum
60°120°180°240°300°360°
CIELAB a*b* Chromaticity
-40-2002040-200204060a* (Green ← → Red)b* (Blue ← → Yellow)
L* (Lightness)44
a* (Green-Red)2
b* (Blue-Yellow)-4
L* (LCh)44
C* (Chroma)5
h° (Hue)291°

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.

Color Harmonies

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1 locked / 4 free

Reference + opposite hue with tonal variations

Reference
#2
Complementary
#3
Complementary
#4
Complementary
#5
Split Comp +
Pairwise Contrast Ratios
1:1
·
2.1:1
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2.6:1
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1.6:1

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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