# RAL Classic Silver grey

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/silver-grey-ral-7001](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-grey-ral-7001)

RAL Classic Silver grey RAL 7001 is a muted, medium-light gray with a noticeable cool blue cast. Its low-saturation character keeps it from reading as bright or icy, giving walls a quiet, lightly weathered appearance in daylight. In north-facing rooms, Silver grey can look more blue-gray, while warmer evening lighting may soften it toward a gentler neutral gray. It suits cabinetry, exterior metalwork, and larger wall areas where a restrained color is preferred over a crisp white or deep charcoal. Pair this shade with soft off-whites, charcoal details, pale oak, brushed steel, or dark navy for a clean, grounded scheme.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Silver grey
- **Color code:** RAL 7001
- **HEX:** #8C979C
- **RGB:** 140, 151, 156
- **LRV:** 31.66%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 810-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-810-2)
- [Tikkurila Agate](https://plan-home.com/color/agate-n500)
- [RAL Effect RAL 820-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-820-3)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 1](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-1-ral-7045)
- [RAL Effect RAL 810-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-810-1)
- [RAL Classic Window grey](https://plan-home.com/color/window-grey-ral-7040)
- [RAL Effect RAL 830-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-830-3)
- [RAL Effect RAL 180-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-180-m)
- [RAL Classic Traffic grey A](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-grey-a-ral-7042)
- [Tikkurila L493](https://plan-home.com/color/l493)
- [Tikkurila Tide](https://plan-home.com/color/tide-l491)
- [Tikkurila V438](https://plan-home.com/color/v438)
- [RAL Classic Signal grey](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-grey-ral-7004)
- [RAL Effect RAL 860-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-860-4)
- [RAL Classic Squirrel grey](https://plan-home.com/color/squirrel-grey-ral-7000)
- [RAL Effect RAL 810-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-810-3)
- [RAL Effect RAL 110-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-110-m)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 2](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-2-ral-7046)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Window grey](https://plan-home.com/color/window-grey-ral-7040)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Squirrel grey](https://plan-home.com/color/squirrel-grey-ral-7000)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 2](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-2-ral-7046)
- [RAL Classic Blue grey](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-grey-ral-7031)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 1](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-1-ral-7045)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Beige grey](https://plan-home.com/color/beige-grey-ral-7006)
- [RAL Classic Pearl beige](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-beige-ral-1035)
- [RAL Classic Grey beige](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-beige-ral-1019)
- [RAL Classic Pale brown](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-brown-ral-8025)
- [RAL Classic Chocolate brown](https://plan-home.com/color/chocolate-brown-ral-8017)
- [RAL Classic Khaki grey](https://plan-home.com/color/khaki-grey-ral-7008)
- [RAL Classic Signal brown](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-brown-ral-8002)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.