# RAL Classic Basalt grey

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/basalt-grey-ral-7012](https://plan-home.com/color/basalt-grey-ral-7012)

RAL Classic Basalt grey RAL 7012 is a deep, muted grey with a clear blue-green cast visible beneath its charcoal-like surface. At #575D5E, it has enough depth to define a room without reading as black, especially in daylight where its cool mineral tone becomes more apparent. In lower or warmer artificial light, Basalt grey can look heavier and slightly softer, making it well suited to cabinetry, interior doors, or a focused accent wall. Pair it with chalky whites, pale concrete shades, natural oak, brushed steel, or black metal for a restrained, architectural look. On exterior trim or cladding, this color gives clean-lined materials a grounded, modern finish.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Basalt grey
- **Color code:** RAL 7012
- **HEX:** #575D5E
- **RGB:** 87, 93, 94
- **LRV:** 14.11%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 189° Saturation: 7.45% Value: 36.86%
- **HSL:** hsl(189, 4, 35)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 7.45 Magenta: 1.06 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 63.14
- **YIQ:** Y: 91.32 I: -3.897 Q: -0.958
- **XYZ:** X: 9.865 Y: 10.663 Z: 12.125
- **CIE Lab:** L:39.007 a:-2.126 b:-1.382
- **CIE Luv:** L:39.007 u:-3.278 v:-1.468
- **Decimal:** 5725534
- **Hunter Lab:** 32.654, -3.221, 0.843

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 830-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-830-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 860-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-860-6)
- [RAL Classic Iron grey](https://plan-home.com/color/iron-grey-ral-7011)
- [RAL Effect RAL 810-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-810-5)
- [Tikkurila Abyss](https://plan-home.com/color/abyss-n439)
- [RAL Effect RAL 830-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-830-5)
- [Tikkurila Wrought iron](https://plan-home.com/color/y500-wrought-iron)
- [RAL Classic Tarpaulin grey](https://plan-home.com/color/tarpaulin-grey-ral-7010)
- [RAL Classic Traffic grey B](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-grey-b-ral-7043)
- [RAL Classic Slate grey](https://plan-home.com/color/slate-grey-ral-7015)
- [RAL Effect RAL 820-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-820-5)
- [RAL Classic Blue grey](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-grey-ral-7031)
- [Tikkurila Petrol](https://plan-home.com/color/s491-petrol)
- [Tikkurila Basalt](https://plan-home.com/color/basalt-n499)
- [RAL Classic Green grey](https://plan-home.com/color/green-grey-ral-7009)
- [RAL Effect RAL 870-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-870-3)
- [RAL Effect RAL 840-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-840-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 850-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-850-m)

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

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Pale brown](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-brown-ral-8025)
- [RAL Classic Chocolate brown](https://plan-home.com/color/chocolate-brown-ral-8017)
- [RAL Classic Signal brown](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-brown-ral-8002)
- [RAL Classic Sepia brown](https://plan-home.com/color/sepia-brown-ral-8014)
- [RAL Classic Terra brown](https://plan-home.com/color/terra-brown-ral-8028)
- [RAL Classic Beige brown](https://plan-home.com/color/beige-brown-ral-8024)
- [RAL Classic Nut brown](https://plan-home.com/color/nut-brown-ral-8011)

## 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.