RAL Classic Pearl light grey RAL 9022
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- RAL Classic RAL 9022 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Pearl light grey undertones?
- Is Pearl light grey RAL 9022 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Pearl light grey
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Pearl light grey RAL 9022
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 9022 |
| Name: | Pearl light grey |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Pearl light grey?
RAL Classic Pearl light grey RAL 9022 is a mid-depth grey with an even, low-saturation appearance and little obvious color cast. Its #858583 value reads as a balanced neutral rather than a bright silver or a deep charcoal, giving walls a grounded, architectural look. Pearl light grey is well suited to larger wall areas, built-in cabinetry, and exterior details where a darker neutral is needed without going nearly black. Pair it with crisp white trim for definition, pale oak for warmth, or black metal and concrete for a more graphic finish. In changing light, this shade may appear softer or more substantial depending on surrounding colors and the amount of natural daylight.
LRV of Pearl light grey
Pearl light grey has an LRV of 23.55% 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 23.55%, 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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #858583 |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 133, 131 |
| RGB Percent | 52.16%, 52.16%, 51.37% |
| HSV | Hue: 60° Saturation: 1.5% Value: 52.16% |
| HSL | hsl(60, 1, 52) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.5 Key: 47.84 |
| YIQ | Y: 132.772 I: 0.643 Q: -0.622 |
| XYZ | X: 22.156 Y: 23.4 Z: 24.816 |
| CIE Lab | L:55.482 a:-0.394 b:1.078 |
| CIE Luv | L:55.482 u:0.112 v:1.565 |
| Decimal | 8750467 |
| Hunter Lab | 48.374, -2.898, 3.446 |


