# RAL Classic Agate Grey

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/agate-grey-ral-7038](https://plan-home.com/color/agate-grey-ral-7038)

RAL Classic Agate Grey RAL 7038 is a light, muted grey with a subtle green cast that keeps it from looking flat or stark. Its low-saturation character gives walls a soft, practical finish, while daylight can bring out its faint sage-leaning undertone. In warmer artificial light, Agate Grey may appear more neutral and slightly softer. It suits broad wall areas, built-in cabinetry, and exterior details where a pale grey is wanted without the sharpness of a blue-grey. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, brushed metal, charcoal accents, or dusty green textiles for a grounded, restrained palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Agate Grey
- **Color code:** RAL 7038
- **HEX:** #b1b5ad
- **RGB:** 177, 181, 173
- **LRV:** 45.08%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 850-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-850-2)
- [Tikkurila Serpentine](https://plan-home.com/color/serpentine-v447)
- [Tikkurila J499](https://plan-home.com/color/j499)
- [RAL Effect RAL 830-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-830-1)
- [RAL Effect RAL 840-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-840-3)
- [Tikkurila Cloister](https://plan-home.com/color/cloister-v487)
- [Tikkurila K496](https://plan-home.com/color/k496)
- [Tikkurila Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/ash-m497)
- [RAL Effect RAL 850-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-850-1)
- [RAL Effect RAL 210-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-210-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 850-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-850-3)
- [Tikkurila Topaz](https://plan-home.com/color/tikkurila-topaz-j493)
- [RAL Effect RAL 830-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-830-2)
- [Tikkurila Flannel](https://plan-home.com/color/flannel-j446)
- [RAL Classic Pebble grey](https://plan-home.com/color/pebble-grey-ral-7032)
- [Tikkurila H444](https://plan-home.com/color/h444)
- [RAL Classic Silk Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/silk-grey-ral-7044)
- [RAL Effect RAL 770-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-770-5)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Papyrus white](https://plan-home.com/color/papyrus-white-ral-9018)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Pearl violet](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-violet-ral-4011)
- [RAL Classic Blue lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-lilac-ral-4005)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.