RAL Classic Telegrey 1 RAL 7045
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- RAL Classic RAL 7045 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Telegrey 1 undertones?
- Is Telegrey 1 RAL 7045 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Telegrey 1
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Telegrey 1 RAL 7045
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 7045 |
| Name: | Telegrey 1 |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Telegrey 1?
RAL Classic Telegrey 1 RAL 7045 is a medium-light grey with a restrained cool cast, visible in its faint blue-grey lean rather than a warm beige undertone. Its muted saturation keeps it practical on broad wall areas, where it reads clean and composed without looking stark. In bright daylight, Telegrey 1 can appear a little crisper and cooler, while softer or warmer artificial light brings out its balanced grey body. Use it for contemporary living-room walls, home offices, cabinetry, or exterior metalwork alongside off-white trim, charcoal details, pale oak, concrete, and brushed steel. For contrast, pair this shade with deep navy, blackened green, or warm terracotta accents.
LRV of Telegrey 1
Telegrey 1 has an LRV of 31.21% 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 31.21%, 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 | #8D9295 |
| RGB Decimal | 141, 146, 149 |
| RGB Percent | 55.29%, 57.25%, 58.43% |
| HSV | Hue: 203° Saturation: 5.37% Value: 58.43% |
| HSL | hsl(203, 4, 57) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 5.37 Magenta: 2.01 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 41.57 |
| YIQ | Y: 144.847 I: -3.944 Q: -0.124 |
| XYZ | X: 26.687 Y: 28.39 Z: 32.5 |
| CIE Lab | L:60.24 a:-1.211 b:-2.213 |
| CIE Luv | L:60.24 u:-2.951 v:-2.977 |
| Decimal | 9278101 |
| Hunter Lab | 53.282, -3.842, 1.134 |


