RAL Classic Agate Grey RAL 7038
| Code: | RAL 7038 |
| Name: | Agate Grey |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Agate Grey?
RAL 7038 Agate Grey is a warm, muted grey-green color that adds a subtle touch of sophistication to interiors. Its subtle green undertones can provide a soothing and fresh feeling to spaces without overwhelming them. Agate Grey is versatile and pairs well with other earthy tones, especially on kitchen cabinets, giving them a modern and sleek look. With its understated elegance, RAL 7038 is a great choice for creating a relaxing and stylish atmosphere in any room.
RAL Classic RAL 7038 on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
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What are RAL Classic Agate Grey undertones?
Agate Grey has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#B1B5AD
RGB code:
177, 181, 173
Is RAL Classic Agate Grey RAL 7038 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 90°, this Grey shade sits right in the neutral zone on the HSL color wheel—neither warm nor cool.
RAL 7038 Agate Grey HSL code: 90, 5%, 69%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Agate Grey
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Agate Grey:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
RAL 7038
Agate Grey
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Agate Grey with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 270, such as RAL Classic Pearl violet and Blue lilac.
RAL 7038
Agate Grey
LRV of Agate Grey
Agate Grey has an LRV of 45.08% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 45.08%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #b1b5ad |  |
| RGB Decimal | 177, 181, 173 | |
| RGB Percent | 69.41%, 70.98%, 67.84% | |
| HSV | Hue: 90° Saturation: 4.42% Value: 70.98% | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 5, 69) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.21 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.42 Key: 29.02 | |
| YIQ | Y: 178.892 I: 0.187 Q: -3.336 | |
| XYZ | X: 42.196 Y: 45.412 Z: 46.066 | |
| CIE Lab | L:73.162 a:-2.89 b:3.585 | |
| CIE Luv | L:73.162 u:-1.842 v:5.742 | |
| Decimal | 11646381 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.388, -6.159, 6.642 | |
RAL Classic RAL 7038 Agate Grey
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