What is the HEX code for RAL Classic Silver grey?

The hexadecimal color code for RAL Classic Silver grey undertone is #8C979C .

What is the RGB code of RAL Classic Silver grey?

RGB code is 140, 151, 156 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is RAL Classic Silver grey RAL 7001 cool or warm?

RAL Classic RAL 7001 Silver grey is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are RAL Classic Silver grey undertones?

Blue is RAL Classic Silver grey undertone color.

Code:	RAL 7001
Name:	Silver grey
Brand:	RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Silver grey?

Let’s dive into a full Silver grey paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 7001. 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.

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RAL Classic Silver grey reviews

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What are RAL Classic Silver grey undertones?

The undertone of Silver 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#8C979C

RGB code:

140, 151, 156

Is RAL Classic Silver grey RAL 7001 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 199° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RAL 7001 Silver grey HSL code: 199, 7%, 58%

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 Silver 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 Silver 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 7001
Silver grey

RAL 7040
Window grey

Darker shades

RAL 7001
Silver 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 Silver grey with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 19, such as RAL Classic Beige grey and Pearl beige.

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LRV of Silver grey

Silver grey has an LRV of 31.66% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 31.66%, 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	#8C979C
RGB Decimal	140, 151, 156
RGB Percent	54.90%, 59.22%, 61.18%
HSV	Hue: 199° Saturation: 10.26% Value: 61.18%
HSL	hsl(199, 7, 58)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.26 Magenta: 3.21 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 38.82
YIQ	Y: 148.281 I: -8.162 Q: -0.771
XYZ	X: 27.881 Y: 30.109 Z: 35.786
CIE Lab	L:61.748 a:-2.9 b:-3.974
CIE Luv	L:61.748 u:-6.268 v:-5.299
Decimal	9213852
Hunter Lab	54.871, -5.327, -0.258