RAL Classic Dusty grey RAL 7037

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RAL Classic RAL 7037 on kitchen cabinets (7 photos)
Dusty grey for exterior (3 photos)
RAL Classic Dusty grey reviews (5 photos)
What are RAL Classic Dusty grey undertones?
Is Dusty grey RAL 7037 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Dusty grey
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Dusty grey RAL 7037
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	RAL 7037
Name:	Dusty grey
Brand:	RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Dusty grey?

RAL Classic Dusty grey RAL 7037 is a mid-depth, low-saturation grey with an almost neutral cast and a barely perceptible green lean. It reads as a steady architectural grey rather than a sharp, blue-toned silver or a warm taupe. In bright daylight, this color can appear lighter and more softly mineral; under warmer indoor lighting, it takes on a slightly muted, earthier character. Use Dusty grey on full walls in offices, hallways, or contemporary living spaces where a grounded background is wanted without going too dark. It also suits cabinetry, metal-framed doors, and exterior details alongside pale concrete, natural oak, off-white finishes, and charcoal accents.

RAL Classic RAL 7037 on kitchen cabinets (7 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Dusty grey for exterior (3 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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RAL Classic Dusty grey reviews (5 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are RAL Classic Dusty grey undertones?

Dusty grey is a midtone, near-neutral charcoal gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.

HEX value:

#7A7B7A

RGB code:

122, 123, 122

Is RAL Classic Dusty grey cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 120°, this black shade sits right in the neutral zone on the HSL color wheel—neither warm nor cool.

RAL 7037 Dusty grey HSL code: 120, 0%, 48%

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 Dusty grey

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Dusty 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.

Darker shades

RAL 7037
Dusty grey

RAL 7005
Mouse 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 Dusty grey with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 300, such as RAL Classic Red lilac and Signal violet.

RAL 7037
Dusty grey

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LRV of Dusty grey

Dusty grey has an LRV of 22.95% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 22.95%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#7A7B7A
RGB Decimal	122, 123, 122
RGB Percent	47.84%, 48.24%, 47.84%
HSV	Hue: 120° Saturation: 0.81% Value: 48.24%
HSL	hsl(120, 0, 48)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.81 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.81 Key: 51.76
YIQ	Y: 122.587 I: -0.275 Q: -0.523
XYZ	X: 18.621 Y: 19.709 Z: 21.23
CIE Lab	L:51.506 a:-0.578 b:0.416
CIE Luv	L:51.506 u:-0.51 v:0.663
Decimal	8027002
Hunter Lab	44.394, -2.819, 2.722