RAL Classic Grey Blue RAL 5008
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- Grey Blue for bedroom (3 photos)
- RAL Classic RAL 5008 on kitchen cabinets (31 photos)
- Grey Blue for exterior (7 photos)
- RAL Classic Grey Blue reviews (16 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Grey Blue undertones?
- Is Grey Blue RAL 5008 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Grey Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Grey Blue RAL 5008
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 5008 |
| Name: | Grey Blue |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Grey Blue?
RAL Classic Grey Blue RAL 5008 is a deep, muted blue-grey with a noticeably dark, grounded presence. Its low saturation keeps the blue restrained, so it can read almost charcoal in dim rooms while showing a clearer slate-blue cast in daylight. Use it on cabinetry, interior doors, or a feature wall where a lighter trim can define its depth. Grey Blue pairs particularly well with soft off-whites, pale concrete tones, natural oak, brushed steel, and black metal details. On an exterior, this shade gives shutters, gates, or front doors a substantial look without appearing brightly colored.
Grey Blue for bedroom (3 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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RAL Classic RAL 5008 on kitchen cabinets (31 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Grey Blue for exterior (7 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 cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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RAL Classic Grey Blue reviews (16 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 Grey Blue undertones?
Grey Blue is a deep, very muted slate blue. The HEX sample has a subtle blue bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear blue. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
70, 76, 86
Is RAL Classic Grey Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 218°, this black leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
RAL 5008 Grey Blue HSL code: 218, 10%, 31%
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 Grey Blue
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 Grey Blue:
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 5008
Grey Blue
Darker shades
RAL 5008
Grey Blue
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 Grey Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 38, such as RAL Classic Beige grey and Pearl beige.
LRV of Grey Blue
Grey Blue has an LRV of 7.45% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 7.45%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #464c56 |
| RGB Decimal | 70, 76, 86 |
| RGB Percent | 27.45%, 29.80%, 33.73% |
| HSV | Hue: 218° Saturation: 18.6% Value: 33.73% |
| HSL | hsl(218, 10, 31) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 18.6 Magenta: 11.63 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 66.27 |
| YIQ | Y: 75.346 I: -6.789 Q: 1.843 |
| XYZ | X: 6.789 Y: 7.143 Z: 9.823 |
| CIE Lab | L:32.13 a:0.005 b:-6.716 |
| CIE Luv | L:32.13 u:-3.531 v:-8.371 |
| Decimal | 4607062 |
| Hunter Lab | 26.726, -1.424, -3.083 |
Color equivalents
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N429
Denim
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Slate grey
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RAL 790-2
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Y500
Wrought iron
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RAL 810-M
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RAL 810-6
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X499
Licorice
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Iron grey
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RAL 810-5
RAL Effect
RAL 7016
Anthracite grey
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N431
Tikkurila
X502
Lair
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Y498
Midnight
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RAL 870-4
RAL Effect
RAL 790-1
RAL Effect
