RAL Classic Stone grey RAL 7030
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- RAL Classic RAL 7030 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Stone grey for exterior (8 photos)
- RAL Classic Stone grey reviews (7 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Stone grey undertones?
- Is Stone grey RAL 7030 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Stone grey
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Stone grey RAL 7030
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 7030 |
| Name: | Stone grey |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Stone grey?
RAL Classic Stone grey RAL 7030 is a muted mid-tone gray with a soft warm, slightly earthy cast. Its low saturation keeps it grounded and natural rather than stark, with the #928E85 value showing gentle beige and subdued olive-brown notes beneath the gray. In daylight, this color can read as a calm mineral gray, while warmer artificial light may bring out its sandier side. It suits living-room walls, hallways, and built-in cabinetry, especially alongside oak, aged brass, linen, and off-white trim. Pair Stone grey with charcoal accents for more definition or with clay, mushroom, and muted green tones for a closely layered palette.
RAL Classic RAL 7030 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Stone grey for exterior (8 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 warm grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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RAL Classic Stone grey reviews (7 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 Stone grey undertones?
Stone grey is a midtone, very muted muted beige. The HEX sample has a subtle yellow-orange bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear yellow-orange. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
146, 142, 133
Is RAL Classic Stone grey cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 42°, this black leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
RAL 7030 Stone grey HSL code: 42, 6%, 55%
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 Stone 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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Stone 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 7030
Stone grey
Darker shades
RAL 7030
Stone 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 Stone grey with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as RAL Classic Pigeon blue and Black blue.
LRV of Stone grey
Stone grey has an LRV of 29.36% 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 29.36%, 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 | #928E85 |
| RGB Decimal | 146, 142, 133 |
| RGB Percent | 57.25%, 55.69%, 52.16% |
| HSV | Hue: 42° Saturation: 8.9% Value: 57.25% |
| HSL | hsl(42, 6, 55) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.74 Yellow: 8.9 Key: 42.75 |
| YIQ | Y: 142.17 I: 5.276 Q: -1.955 |
| XYZ | X: 25.76 Y: 27.151 Z: 26.068 |
| CIE Lab | L:59.114 a:-0.193 b:5.319 |
| CIE Luv | L:59.114 u:2.855 v:7.414 |
| Decimal | 9604741 |
| Hunter Lab | 52.106, -2.941, 6.813 |
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