RAL Classic Moss grey RAL 7003
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- Moss grey for living room (2 photos)
- RAL Classic RAL 7003 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Moss grey for exterior (5 photos)
- RAL Classic Moss grey reviews (4 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Moss grey undertones?
- Is Moss grey RAL 7003 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Moss grey
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Moss grey RAL 7003
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 7003 |
| Name: | Moss grey |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Moss grey?
RAL Classic Moss grey RAL 7003 is a muted mid-depth grey with a noticeable olive-khaki cast, reflected in its softened, low-saturation appearance. It reads warmer than a blue grey, though it remains restrained rather than earthy or golden. In bright daylight, Moss grey can show more of its green-leaning undertone; under warmer lamps, it appears slightly browner and more subdued. Use this color on cabinetry, exterior trim, or full walls in rooms with pale oak, linen, stone, and brushed black metal. Crisp off-whites and chalky cream tones give it contrast, while deeper charcoal accents keep the palette grounded.
Moss grey for living room (2 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space
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RAL Classic RAL 7003 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Moss grey for exterior (5 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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RAL Classic Moss grey reviews (4 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 Moss grey undertones?
Moss grey is a midtone, very muted olive-brown. The HEX sample has a subtle yellow bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear yellow. 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.
HEX value:
RGB code:
121, 118, 105
Is RAL Classic Moss grey cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 49°, this black leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
RAL 7003 Moss grey HSL code: 49, 7%, 44%
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 Moss 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:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Moss 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 7003
Moss grey
Darker shades
RAL 7003
Moss 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 Moss grey with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 229, such as RAL Classic Black blue and Violet Blue.
LRV of Moss grey
Moss grey has an LRV of 20.19% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 20.19%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #797669 |
| RGB Decimal | 121, 118, 105 |
| RGB Percent | 47.45%, 46.27%, 41.18% |
| HSV | Hue: 49° Saturation: 13.22% Value: 47.45% |
| HSL | hsl(49, 7, 44) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.48 Yellow: 13.22 Key: 52.55 |
| YIQ | Y: 117.415 I: 5.965 Q: -3.411 |
| XYZ | X: 16.913 Y: 18.042 Z: 15.952 |
| CIE Lab | L:49.547 a:-1.299 b:7.577 |
| CIE Luv | L:49.547 u:2.49 v:10.174 |
| Decimal | 7960169 |
| Hunter Lab | 42.476, -3.258, 7.466 |
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