Pearl violet RAL 4011
Color values
HEX #8673A1
RGB 134, 115, 161
HSL 265°, 20%, 54%
Series Violets
All formats
HEX #8673A1
RGB rgb(134, 115, 161)
HSL hsl(265, 20%, 54%)
CSS var --color: #8673A1;
RAL RAL 4011
Color analysis
Temperature Cool
Luminance 20%
Saturation 20%
Brightness 63%
WCAG accessibility
On white background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
4.22:1
AA Fail
AA large Pass
AAA Fail
AAA large Fail
On black background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
4.98:1
AA Pass
AA large Pass
AAA Fail
AAA large Pass
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Where it's used
A shimmer violet with pearlescent metallic quality used in automotive design, cosmetics packaging, and luxury product finishes. Pairs with RAL 9003 and RAL 9010.
About this color
RAL 4011 Pearl violet is a RAL Classic color with HEX value #8673A1, RGB(134, 115, 161), HSL(265°, 20%, 54%). It belongs to the Violets family (RAL 4xxx series). WCAG relative luminance: 20%. Contrast on white: 4.22:1. Contrast on black: 4.98:1.
FAQ
RAL 4011 Pearl violet is a standardized color from the RAL Classic palette, used in industry, architecture, and design for consistent color communication. Its HEX value is #8673A1, equivalent to RGB(134, 115, 161).
The HEX code of RAL 4011 Pearl violet is #8673A1. In CSS you can use it directly: color: #8673A1; or background-color: #8673A1;. Its RGB equivalent is rgb(134, 115, 161) and HSL is hsl(265, 20%, 54%).
RAL codes (e.g. RAL 4011) are physical paint standards created for industrial use — they define exact pigment formulations. HEX codes (e.g. #8673A1) are digital representations for screens. The conversion is approximate: the same HEX can look different on screens vs. painted surfaces due to lighting, texture, and pigment variance.
WCAG contrast ratio compares the relative luminance of two colors: (L1+0.05)/(L2+0.05), where L is calculated from linearized RGB values. RAL 4011 Pearl violet has a relative luminance of 20%, giving a contrast of 4.22:1 on white and 4.98:1 on black. AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.
The HEX value #8673A1 is the closest digital approximation of RAL 4011 Pearl violet, but not an exact physical match. RAL colors are defined by spectrophotometric measurements of physical paint samples. On-screen rendering depends on your monitor calibration, color profile, and ambient lighting.
RAL 4011 Pearl violet (HEX #8673A1) is used in industrial coatings, architectural finishes, signage, and product design wherever violets tones are needed. RAL Classic codes are the standard reference in European manufacturing, construction, and powder coating industries.
RAL Classic contains 215 standardized colors organized into 9 series by hue family: yellows/beiges (1xxx), oranges (2xxx), reds (3xxx), violets (4xxx), blues (5xxx), greens (6xxx), greys (7xxx), browns (8xxx), and whites/blacks (9xxx). RAL 4011 belongs to the Violets family.