# RAL Classic Telegrey 1

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-1-ral-7045](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-1-ral-7045)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Telegrey 1
- **Color code:** RAL 7045
- **HEX:** #8D9295
- **RGB:** 141, 146, 149
- **LRV:** 31.21%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 820-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-820-3)
- [RAL Classic Traffic grey A](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-grey-a-ral-7042)
- [RAL Effect RAL 810-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-810-2)
- [RAL Effect RAL 830-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-830-3)
- [Tikkurila Agate](https://plan-home.com/color/agate-n500)
- [RAL Classic Silver grey](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-grey-ral-7001)
- [RAL Effect RAL 820-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-820-m)
- [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 860-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-860-4)
- [RAL Classic Signal grey](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-grey-ral-7004)
- [RAL Effect RAL 870-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-870-2)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 2](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-2-ral-7046)
- [RAL Classic Platinum grey](https://plan-home.com/color/platinum-grey-ral-7036)
- [RAL Effect RAL 820-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-820-4)
- [RAL Classic Pearl light grey](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-light-grey-ral-9022)
- [RAL Effect RAL 110-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-110-m)
- [RAL Classic Squirrel grey](https://plan-home.com/color/squirrel-grey-ral-7000)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Window grey](https://plan-home.com/color/window-grey-ral-7040)
- [RAL Classic Silver grey](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-grey-ral-7001)

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

## 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 Brown grey](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-grey-ral-7013)
- [RAL Classic Yellow olive](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-olive-ral-6014)
- [RAL Classic Grey beige](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-beige-ral-1019)
- [RAL Classic Olive drab](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-drab-ral-6022)
- [RAL Classic Pale brown](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-brown-ral-8025)

## 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.