# RAL Classic Grey olive

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/grey-olive-ral-6006](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-olive-ral-6006)

RAL Classic Grey olive RAL 6006 is a deep, muted shade that sits between charcoal gray, olive, and weathered brown. Its low-saturation character keeps it grounded rather than overtly green, with a dark earthy cast that becomes more apparent in warm daylight. In dimmer rooms, this color can read almost like a softened black, making it effective for cabinetry, doors, and accent walls where a strong outline is wanted without a stark contrast. Pair Grey olive with natural oak, aged brass, stone, and warm off-whites to bring out its organic depth. On exterior trim or garden-facing doors, it has a practical, understated presence alongside brick, pale render, or dark metal details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Grey olive
- **Color code:** RAL 6006
- **HEX:** #3C392E
- **RGB:** 60, 57, 46
- **LRV:** 7.51%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 47° Saturation: 23.33% Value: 23.53%
- **HSL:** hsl(47, 13, 21)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.0 Yellow: 23.33 Key: 76.47
- **YIQ:** Y: 56.643 I: 5.322 Q: -2.789
- **XYZ:** X: 3.82 Y: 4.084 Z: 3.171
- **CIE Lab:** L:23.948 a:-0.925 b:7.342
- **CIE Luv:** L:23.948 u:2.173 v:7.603
- **Decimal:** 3946798
- **Hunter Lab:** 20.21, -1.629, 4.843

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Brown green](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-green-ral-6008)
- [RAL Classic Black olive](https://plan-home.com/color/black-olive-ral-6015)
- [RAL Classic Olive drab](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-drab-ral-6022)
- [RAL Effect RAL 840-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-840-6)
- [RAL Classic Yellow olive](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-olive-ral-6014)
- [RAL Effect RAL 840-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-840-m)
- [RAL Classic Umbra grey](https://plan-home.com/color/umbra-grey-ral-7022)
- [RAL Effect RAL 850-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-850-6)
- [RAL Classic Bottle green](https://plan-home.com/color/bottle-green-ral-6007)
- [RAL Classic Grey brown](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-brown-ral-8019)
- [Tikkurila Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-y498)
- [Tikkurila Ficus](https://plan-home.com/color/tikkurila-ficus-n378)
- [RAL Effect RAL 870-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-870-6)
- [RAL Classic Brown grey](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-grey-ral-7013)
- [RAL Effect RAL 870-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-870-5)
- [RAL Classic Black grey](https://plan-home.com/color/black-grey-ral-7021)
- [RAL Classic Signal black](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-black-ral-9004)
- [Tikkurila Licorice](https://plan-home.com/color/licorice-x499)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Yellow olive](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-olive-ral-6014)
- [RAL Classic Reed green](https://plan-home.com/color/reed-green-ral-6013)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Brown green](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-green-ral-6008)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Pigeon blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pigeon-blue-ral-5014)
- [RAL Classic Black blue](https://plan-home.com/color/black-blue-ral-5004)
- [RAL Classic Violet Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-blue-ral-5000)
- [RAL Classic Brillant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/brillant-blue-ral-5007)
- [RAL Classic Steel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-blue-ral-5011)
- [RAL Classic Night blue](https://plan-home.com/color/night-blue-ral-5022)
- [RAL Classic Sapphire blue](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-blue-ral-5003)

## 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.