# RAL Classic Khaki grey

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/khaki-grey-ral-7008](https://plan-home.com/color/khaki-grey-ral-7008)

RAL Classic Khaki grey RAL 7008 is a muted olive-brown with a dry, earthy cast drawn from its #745F3D color value. It sits at a medium-dark depth, reading warmer and browner in sunlit rooms while its green-grey undertone becomes more noticeable in cooler or shaded light. This shade gives cabinetry, exterior doors, and built-in shelving a grounded presence without appearing overly dark. Pair Khaki grey with chalky off-whites, deep charcoal, aged brass, natural oak, or weathered stone for a material-led scheme. On larger walls, it is best supported by good natural light or lighter trim to keep the room from feeling enclosed.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Khaki grey
- **Color code:** RAL 7008
- **HEX:** #745F3D
- **RGB:** 116, 95, 61
- **LRV:** 15.09%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Digital color bias:** yellow-orange

## Undertone and color character

Khaki grey is a midtone, muted ochre-brown. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 37° Saturation: 47.41% Value: 45.49%
- **HSL:** hsl(37, 31, 35)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.1 Yellow: 47.41 Key: 54.51
- **YIQ:** Y: 97.403 I: 23.44 Q: -6.139
- **XYZ:** X: 12.137 Y: 12.235 Z: 6.136
- **CIE Lab:** L:41.587 a:3.565 b:22.61
- **CIE Luv:** L:41.587 u:15.652 v:24.897
- **Decimal:** 7626557
- **Hunter Lab:** 34.979, 0.726, 14.084

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Pearl gold](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-gold-ral-1036)
- [RAL Classic Green brown](https://plan-home.com/color/green-brown-ral-8000)
- [Tikkurila Chalet](https://plan-home.com/color/chalet-n485)
- [RAL Effect RAL 780-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-780-6)
- [RAL Classic Pale brown](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-brown-ral-8025)
- [RAL Classic Beige grey](https://plan-home.com/color/beige-grey-ral-7006)
- [RAL Classic Olive brown](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-brown-ral-8008)
- [RAL Effect RAL 250-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-250-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 310-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-310-6)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Pearl gold](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-gold-ral-1036)
- [RAL Classic Brown beige](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-beige-ral-1011)
- [RAL Classic Green brown](https://plan-home.com/color/green-brown-ral-8000)

## 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 Pastel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-blue-ral-5024)
- [RAL Classic Distant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/distant-blue-ral-5023)
- [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)

## 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.