RAL Classic Basalt grey RAL 7012
Let’s dive into a full Basalt grey paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 7012. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
| Color code: | RAL 7012 |
| Color name: | Basalt grey |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
Basalt grey for bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
What are RAL Classic Basalt grey undertones?
Blue is RAL Classic Basalt grey undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
HEX value
HEX value:
#575D5E
RGB code:
87, 93, 94
Is RAL Classic Basalt grey RAL 7012 cool or warm?
With a hue of 189° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
RAL 7012 Basalt grey HSL code: 189, 4%, 35%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool Grey undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
- Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Basalt grey:
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
RAL Classic RAL 7012 Basalt grey
Color comparison
Basalt grey RAL 7012 vs Tarpaulin grey RAL 7010
Can't decide between these stunning hues? We'll help you compare these two color to find the perfect shade for your home.
Basalt grey RAL 7012 vs RAL 860-6
Are you torn between these two hues? Let's dive in and see which is the best fit for your home.
