RAL Classic Tarpaulin grey RAL 7010
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- RAL Classic RAL 7010 on kitchen cabinets (1 photo)
- Tarpaulin grey for exterior (2 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Tarpaulin grey undertones?
- Is Tarpaulin grey RAL 7010 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Tarpaulin grey
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Tarpaulin grey RAL 7010
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 7010 |
| Name: | Tarpaulin grey |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Tarpaulin grey?
RAL Classic Tarpaulin grey RAL 7010 is a deep, muted grey with a noticeable olive-green cast. Its low saturation keeps the color grounded and earthy rather than overtly green, giving it a practical, architectural feel. In daylight, the green undertone is more apparent, while warmer artificial light can make this shade read as a softened charcoal-grey. Use Tarpaulin grey on kitchen cabinetry, exterior doors, or a study wall where a darker color can add definition without looking black. It pairs particularly well with warm white, pale stone, natural oak, aged brass, and matte black details.
RAL Classic RAL 7010 on kitchen cabinets
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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Tarpaulin grey for exterior (2 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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What are RAL Classic Tarpaulin grey undertones?
Tarpaulin grey is a deep, near-neutral charcoal gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
88, 92, 86
Is RAL Classic Tarpaulin grey cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 100°, this black leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
RAL 7010 Tarpaulin grey HSL code: 100, 3%, 35%
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 Tarpaulin 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 Tarpaulin 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 Tarpaulin grey with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 280, such as RAL Classic Red lilac.
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LRV of Tarpaulin grey
Tarpaulin grey has an LRV of 12.89% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 12.89%, 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 | #585C56 |
| RGB Decimal | 88, 92, 86 |
| RGB Percent | 34.51%, 36.08%, 33.73% |
| HSV | Hue: 100° Saturation: 6.52% Value: 36.08% |
| HSL | hsl(100, 3, 35) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 4.35 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 6.52 Key: 63.92 |
| YIQ | Y: 90.12 I: -0.456 Q: -2.713 |
| XYZ | X: 9.531 Y: 10.401 Z: 10.307 |
| CIE Lab | L:38.552 a:-2.847 b:2.906 |
| CIE Luv | L:38.552 u:-1.9 v:4.072 |
| Decimal | 5790806 |
| Hunter Lab | 32.25, -3.686, 3.627 |
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