# RAL Classic Grey brown

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/grey-brown-ral-8019](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-brown-ral-8019)

RAL Classic Grey brown RAL 8019 is a very dark, muted brown-grey with a close-to-charcoal appearance. Its low-light value gives it substantial visual weight, making it especially effective on exterior doors, window frames, cabinetry, or a single architectural wall. In brighter light, the brown-grey character becomes easier to see, while dim rooms can make it read almost black. Pair Grey brown with warm white plaster, pale oak, brushed brass, or light stone to bring out contrast without making the scheme feel sharp. For a more tonal look, combine it with soft taupe, mushroom grey, and matte black details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Grey brown
- **Color code:** RAL 8019
- **HEX:** #3D3635
- **RGB:** 61, 54, 53
- **LRV:** 6.88%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 8° Saturation: 13.11% Value: 23.92%
- **HSL:** hsl(7, 7, 22)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.48 Yellow: 13.11 Key: 76.08
- **YIQ:** Y: 55.979 I: 4.493 Q: 1.17
- **XYZ:** X: 3.886 Y: 3.888 Z: 3.913
- **CIE Lab:** L:23.296 a:2.872 b:1.752
- **CIE Luv:** L:23.296 u:3.755 v:1.475
- **Decimal:** 4011573
- **Hunter Lab:** 19.717, 0.677, 2.036

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 870-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-870-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 790-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-790-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 840-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-840-m)
- [Tikkurila Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-y498)
- [RAL Effect RAL 870-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-870-m)
- [RAL Classic Signal black](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-black-ral-9004)
- [RAL Effect RAL 870-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-870-5)
- [RAL Classic Traffic black](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-black-ral-9017)
- [RAL Classic Black grey](https://plan-home.com/color/black-grey-ral-7021)
- [RAL Effect RAL 330-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-330-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 790-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-790-3)
- [RAL Classic Olive drab](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-drab-ral-6022)
- [RAL Classic Black olive](https://plan-home.com/color/black-olive-ral-6015)
- [RAL Classic Graphite black](https://plan-home.com/color/graphite-black-ral-9011)
- [RAL Classic Chocolate brown](https://plan-home.com/color/chocolate-brown-ral-8017)
- [RAL Classic Grey olive](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-olive-ral-6006)
- [RAL Classic Brown green](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-green-ral-6008)
- [RAL Classic Yellow olive](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-olive-ral-6014)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Granite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/granite-grey-ral-7026)
- [RAL Classic Pastel turquoise](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-turquoise-ral-6034)
- [RAL Classic Light green](https://plan-home.com/color/light-green-ral-6027)
- [RAL Classic Pastel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-blue-ral-5024)
- [RAL Classic Mint turquoise](https://plan-home.com/color/mint-turquoise-ral-6033)

## 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.