RAL Classic Graphite grey RAL 7024
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- RAL Classic RAL 7024 on kitchen cabinets (6 photos)
- RAL Classic Graphite grey reviews (5 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Graphite grey undertones?
- Is Graphite grey RAL 7024 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Graphite grey
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Graphite grey RAL 7024
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 7024 |
| Name: | Graphite grey |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Graphite grey?
RAL Classic Graphite grey RAL 7024 is a deep charcoal grey with a restrained cool, blue-leaning cast visible in its #45494E color value. Dark enough to give walls or cabinetry a defined architectural presence, it reads as a near-black in low light while retaining more grey character in brighter daylight. Graphite grey suits modern kitchens, home offices, exterior joinery, and feature walls where a strong neutral is wanted without the flatness of pure black. Pair it with pale stone, soft off-whites, light oak, brushed steel, or concrete for a crisp material contrast.
RAL Classic RAL 7024 on kitchen cabinets (6 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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RAL Classic Graphite 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 Graphite grey undertones?
Graphite grey is a deep, 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:
RGB code:
69, 73, 78
Is RAL Classic Graphite grey cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 213°, this black leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
RAL 7024 Graphite grey HSL code: 213, 6%, 29%
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 Graphite 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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Graphite 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 7024
Graphite grey
Darker shades
RAL 7024
Graphite 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 Graphite grey with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 33, such as RAL Classic Beige grey and Pearl beige.
LRV of Graphite grey
Graphite grey has an LRV of 9.34% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 9.34%, 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 | #45494E |
| RGB Decimal | 69, 73, 78 |
| RGB Percent | 27.06%, 28.63%, 30.59% |
| HSV | Hue: 213° Saturation: 11.54% Value: 30.59% |
| HSL | hsl(213, 6, 29) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.54 Magenta: 6.41 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 69.41 |
| YIQ | Y: 72.374 I: -3.99 Q: 0.71 |
| XYZ | X: 6.212 Y: 6.58 Z: 8.149 |
| CIE Lab | L:30.832 a:-0.462 b:-3.538 |
| CIE Luv | L:30.832 u:-2.314 v:-4.22 |
| Decimal | 4540750 |
| Hunter Lab | 25.652, -1.668, -0.877 |
Color equivalents
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