fromthisplace
2022-09-17 20:27:21
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Dear forum,
we are facing the decision about our facade color. We would like a modern shade of white here.
We have sampled interior doors and terrace roofing in RAL 9016. We would have chosen the same white shade for the exterior facade.
Now we have received the Carparol color fan from the general contractor. It lists the six attached shades of white. Although with the values L (Lightness, 100 = white, 0 = black), C (Chroma, the higher, the more colorful), H (Hue value, position of the color in the color circle). Unfortunately, no RAL tone.
The white shades have the following specifications:
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 the thread by I read that you should choose a small C value. Does that also apply to white?
How significant are the differences in the L, C, and H values? Should we consider them in our decision or decide by gut feeling?
Would you decide based on subjective preference on the color fan or which decision criteria would you apply?
Our biggest concern is how the color fan color will actually look on the house wall. We have two samples in the offer, more for an extra charge. Which two would you choose?
We have already asked Carparol which shade is closest to RAL 9016.
Thank you in advance for your help. :)

we are facing the decision about our facade color. We would like a modern shade of white here.
We have sampled interior doors and terrace roofing in RAL 9016. We would have chosen the same white shade for the exterior facade.
Now we have received the Carparol color fan from the general contractor. It lists the six attached shades of white. Although with the values L (Lightness, 100 = white, 0 = black), C (Chroma, the higher, the more colorful), H (Hue value, position of the color in the color circle). Unfortunately, no RAL tone.
The white shades have the following specifications:
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 the thread by I read that you should choose a small C value. Does that also apply to white?
How significant are the differences in the L, C, and H values? Should we consider them in our decision or decide by gut feeling?
Would you decide based on subjective preference on the color fan or which decision criteria would you apply?
Our biggest concern is how the color fan color will actually look on the house wall. We have two samples in the offer, more for an extra charge. Which two would you choose?
We have already asked Carparol which shade is closest to RAL 9016.
Thank you in advance for your help. :)