RAL Classic Signal grey RAL 7004
| Code: | RAL 7004 |
| Name: | Signal grey |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Signal grey?
Let’s dive into a full Signal grey paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 7004. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
RAL Classic RAL 7004 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Signal grey for exterior
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 hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are RAL Classic Signal grey undertones?
The undertone of Signal grey can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#9A9B9B
RGB code:
154, 155, 155
Is RAL Classic Signal grey RAL 7004 cool or warm?
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With a hue of 180° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
RAL 7004 Signal grey HSL code: 180, 0%, 61%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Signal 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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Signal 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 Signal grey with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as RAL Classic Chocolate brown and Signal brown.
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LRV of Signal grey
Signal grey has an LRV of 34.79% 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 34.79%, 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 | #9A9B9B |  |
| RGB Decimal | 154, 155, 155 | |
| RGB Percent | 60.39%, 60.78%, 60.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 180° Saturation: 0.65% Value: 60.78% | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 0, 61) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.65 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 39.22 | |
| YIQ | Y: 154.701 I: -0.596 Q: -0.212 | |
| XYZ | X: 30.963 Y: 32.679 Z: 35.678 | |
| CIE Lab | L:63.9 a:-0.362 b:-0.124 | |
| CIE Luv | L:63.9 u:-0.568 v:-0.117 | |
| Decimal | 10132379 | |
| Hunter Lab | 57.166, -3.359, 3.012 | |
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