# RAL Classic Green grey

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/green-grey-ral-7009](https://plan-home.com/color/green-grey-ral-7009)

RAL Classic Green grey RAL 7009 is a deep, muted grey-green with a soft olive cast and very low saturation. Its restrained character keeps it from reading overly green, especially in lower light where it can appear closer to a weathered charcoal grey. Daylight brings out the green undertone more clearly, while warm bulbs tend to emphasize its earthy, slightly yellowed base. Green grey suits cabinetry, exterior trim, and study walls, particularly alongside warm white paint, aged brass, natural oak, and stone. For contrast, pair this shade with chalky creams or dark near-black accents rather than bright, high-chroma colors.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Green grey
- **Color code:** RAL 7009
- **HEX:** #5D6058
- **RGB:** 93, 96, 88
- **LRV:** 12.97%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 83° Saturation: 8.33% Value: 37.65%
- **HSL:** hsl(83, 4, 36)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 3.12 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 8.33 Key: 62.35
- **YIQ:** Y: 94.191 I: 0.783 Q: -3.124
- **XYZ:** X: 10.458 Y: 11.397 Z: 10.879
- **CIE Lab:** L:40.242 a:-2.829 b:4.164
- **CIE Luv:** L:40.242 u:-1.262 v:5.686
- **Decimal:** 6119512
- **Hunter Lab:** 33.76, -3.785, 4.527

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 840-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-840-5)
- [RAL Classic Tarpaulin grey](https://plan-home.com/color/tarpaulin-grey-ral-7010)
- [Tikkurila Abyss](https://plan-home.com/color/abyss-n439)
- [RAL Effect RAL 860-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-860-6)
- [Tikkurila Grotto](https://plan-home.com/color/tikkurila-m448-grotto)
- [RAL Effect RAL 850-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-850-m)
- [RAL Classic Basalt grey](https://plan-home.com/color/basalt-grey-ral-7012)
- [RAL Effect RAL 850-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-850-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 830-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-830-5)
- [RAL Classic Quartz grey](https://plan-home.com/color/quartz-grey-ral-7039)
- [Tikkurila V497](https://plan-home.com/color/v497)
- [RAL Effect RAL 830-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-830-6)
- [RAL Classic Traffic grey B](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-grey-b-ral-7043)
- [Tikkurila Basalt](https://plan-home.com/color/basalt-n499)
- [RAL Classic Mouse grey](https://plan-home.com/color/mouse-grey-ral-7005)
- [RAL Effect RAL 830-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-830-4)
- [Tikkurila Bonsai](https://plan-home.com/color/bonsai-n448)
- [RAL Classic Iron grey](https://plan-home.com/color/iron-grey-ral-7011)

## 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.