ᐅ Facade Paint in White Shades – How to Decide Without a RAL Reference?
Created on: 17 Sep 2022 20:27
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fromthisplace
Dear forum,
We are currently deciding on the color for our facade and want a modern shade of white. We have already sampled interior doors and the patio roof in RAL 9016. We were considering using the same white shade for the exterior facade.
Now we have received the Carparol color fan from the general contractor. It shows the six attached white tones, with the values L (Lightness, 100 = white, 0 = black), C (Chroma, the higher, the more intense the color), and H (Hue, position on the color wheel). Unfortunately, there is no RAL equivalent.
The whites have the following values:
Naturweiß L: 93, C: 3, H: 95
Umbraweiß L: 92, C: 4, H: 95
Warmweiß L: 91, C: 2, H: 87
Kühlweiß L: 91, C: 1, H: 185
Grauweiß L: 93, C: 1, H: 116
Hellweiß L: 96, C: 2, H: 109
In a thread by @Pinkiponk, I read that a low C value is recommended. Does this also apply to white? How significant are the differences in L, C, and H values? Should we consider them when deciding, or just go by what feels right? Would you choose based on your subjective preference from the color fan, or what other criteria would you use?
Our biggest concern is how the color from the fan will actually look on the house facade. We have two samples offered, and more can be provided for an additional cost. Which two would you choose?
We have already asked Carparol which color is closest to RAL 9016.
Thanks in advance for your help. 🙂
We are currently deciding on the color for our facade and want a modern shade of white. We have already sampled interior doors and the patio roof in RAL 9016. We were considering using the same white shade for the exterior facade.
Now we have received the Carparol color fan from the general contractor. It shows the six attached white tones, with the values L (Lightness, 100 = white, 0 = black), C (Chroma, the higher, the more intense the color), and H (Hue, position on the color wheel). Unfortunately, there is no RAL equivalent.
The whites have the following values:
Naturweiß L: 93, C: 3, H: 95
Umbraweiß L: 92, C: 4, H: 95
Warmweiß L: 91, C: 2, H: 87
Kühlweiß L: 91, C: 1, H: 185
Grauweiß L: 93, C: 1, H: 116
Hellweiß L: 96, C: 2, H: 109
In a thread by @Pinkiponk, I read that a low C value is recommended. Does this also apply to white? How significant are the differences in L, C, and H values? Should we consider them when deciding, or just go by what feels right? Would you choose based on your subjective preference from the color fan, or what other criteria would you use?
Our biggest concern is how the color from the fan will actually look on the house facade. We have two samples offered, and more can be provided for an additional cost. Which two would you choose?
We have already asked Carparol which color is closest to RAL 9016.
Thanks in advance for your help. 🙂
Pinkiponk schrieb:
It’s just as you say, and you get used to it. I chose comfort over frustration, even though the color differences bother me. ;-)You really stand outside next to your house day and night, in all weather, for half a year just to be able to notice the difference between vanilla in April and vanilla in October? – Respect!https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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driver55 schrieb:
You can turn every little detail into a doctoral thesis. About whether RAL 9016 really only means RAL 9016,000, definitely ;-)
driver55 schrieb:
Take walks through new housing developments, and when you find the shade of white that suits you, ring the doorbell and ask the homeowners. The answer will be “white” about two-thirds of the time. The responses will range from “huh?” to “mind your own business” or even “get lost!” when strangers come to the door without bringing a gift and don’t even ask for fries but insist on knowing what exact white that is. It’s not “white,” it’s “I don’t know”!
(By the way, I just realized there’s no such thing as “persil white,” “spee white,” “ariel white,” or “dash white”) *LOL*
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fromthisplace18 Sep 2022 16:45Thank you all for the many constructive contributions! 🙂
Thanks, those are two good tips already.
So, light white it is, right?! On the color fan and the website, this shade clearly stands out compared to gray white/cool white and natural white.
It also has the highest brightness value at 93 but is only in Chroma group 2.
That’s exactly the plan. We have two color samples included. We would ask for the samples to be applied not only on one but on two sides of the house. It’s just about choosing which two tones to pick. Light white is definitely one. Now it’s about deciding which tone to put forward as the second choice.
ypg schrieb:
Choose the brightest white – it will naturally get darker over time.
Pinkiponk schrieb:
I don't have a specific answer to your question, but I can confirm again that colors, whether inside or outside, always appear darker in reality than on the color samples.
Thanks, those are two good tips already.
Pinkiponk schrieb:
For me, "light white" is the only color among your samples that I perceive as close to "white."
hanse987 schrieb:
If RAL 9016 is your preference, then I would go with light white.
So, light white it is, right?! On the color fan and the website, this shade clearly stands out compared to gray white/cool white and natural white.
It also has the highest brightness value at 93 but is only in Chroma group 2.
face26 schrieb:
In my opinion, the best option is to have the plasterer apply the color samples side by side on the finished plastered house. Ideally, not only on one facade. Then you take a few days to observe the colors under different times of day, weather conditions, and lighting. You decide with the awareness that sunlight in winter creates different light and color than in summer.
That’s exactly the plan. We have two color samples included. We would ask for the samples to be applied not only on one but on two sides of the house. It’s just about choosing which two tones to pick. Light white is definitely one. Now it’s about deciding which tone to put forward as the second choice.
fromthisplace schrieb:
It will definitely be bright white. Now the question is which shade we will pitch as the lame duck. Do you mean the term as a minor partner in a tone-on-tone contrast of two different whites / white shades, or how do you understand it here?
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