# RAL Classic Anthracite grey

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/anthracite-grey-ral-7016](https://plan-home.com/color/anthracite-grey-ral-7016)

RAL Classic Anthracite grey RAL 7016 is a deep charcoal gray with a restrained cool, blue-gray cast. Its dark value gives walls, doors, or cabinetry a firm architectural presence without reading as flat black. In bright daylight, this shade can show more of its smoky blue undertone, while lower light makes it appear denser and nearer to charcoal. Pair Anthracite grey with warm white, pale oak, brushed steel, or terracotta-toned textiles to create useful contrast. It is especially effective on exterior trim, window frames, built-in storage, and accent walls where a strong dark neutral is wanted.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Anthracite grey
- **Color code:** RAL 7016
- **HEX:** #383E42
- **RGB:** 56, 62, 66
- **LRV:** 8.07%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 204° Saturation: 15.15% Value: 25.88%
- **HSL:** hsl(204, 8, 24)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 15.15 Magenta: 6.06 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 74.12
- **YIQ:** Y: 60.662 I: -4.861 Q: -0.024
- **XYZ:** X: 4.337 Y: 4.679 Z: 5.827
- **CIE Lab:** L:25.801 a:-1.511 b:-3.301
- **CIE Luv:** L:25.801 u:-3.123 v:-3.563
- **Decimal:** 3685954
- **Hunter Lab:** 21.632, -2.071, -0.83

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 810-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-810-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 790-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-790-2)
- [RAL Effect RAL 810-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-810-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 790-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-790-3)
- [Tikkurila Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-y498)
- [RAL Classic Granite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/granite-grey-ral-7026)
- [RAL Classic Graphite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/graphite-grey-ral-7024)
- [RAL Classic Black grey](https://plan-home.com/color/black-grey-ral-7021)
- [RAL Effect RAL 790-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-790-1)
- [RAL Effect RAL 820-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-820-6)
- [Tikkurila Licorice](https://plan-home.com/color/licorice-x499)
- [RAL Effect RAL 750-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-750-6)
- [RAL Classic Grey Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-5008-grey-blue)
- [RAL Effect RAL 790-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-790-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 870-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-870-5)
- [RAL Classic Signal black](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-black-ral-9004)
- [RAL Classic Black green](https://plan-home.com/color/black-green-ral-6012)
- [RAL Classic Graphite black](https://plan-home.com/color/graphite-black-ral-9011)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Iron grey](https://plan-home.com/color/iron-grey-ral-7011)
- [RAL Classic Blue grey](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-grey-ral-7031)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Black grey](https://plan-home.com/color/black-grey-ral-7021)
- [RAL Classic Graphite black](https://plan-home.com/color/graphite-black-ral-9011)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Beige grey](https://plan-home.com/color/beige-grey-ral-7006)
- [RAL Classic Pearl beige](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-beige-ral-1035)
- [RAL Classic Brown grey](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-grey-ral-7013)
- [RAL Classic Olive grey](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-grey-ral-7002)
- [RAL Classic Yellow olive](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-olive-ral-6014)
- [RAL Classic Grey beige](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-beige-ral-1019)
- [RAL Classic Olive drab](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-drab-ral-6022)

## 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.