RAL Classic Traffic grey A RAL 7042
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- RAL Classic RAL 7042 on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
- RAL Classic Traffic grey A reviews (4 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Traffic grey A undertones?
- Is Traffic grey A RAL 7042 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Traffic grey A
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Traffic grey A RAL 7042
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 7042 |
| Name: | Traffic grey A |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Traffic grey A?
RAL Classic Traffic grey A RAL 7042 is a muted mid-tone grey with a gently cool, near-neutral cast. Its low-saturation character keeps it from looking harsh, while the subtle green-grey note in the color value can become a little more noticeable in daylight. In warmer artificial light, this shade tends to read softer and slightly more balanced rather than distinctly cool. Use Traffic grey A on broad wall areas, built-in cabinetry, or exterior metalwork where a calm, practical grey is needed without a stark industrial feel. It pairs well with off-white trim, charcoal details, pale oak, concrete, brushed steel, and restrained blue-green accents.
RAL Classic RAL 7042 on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
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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RAL Classic Traffic grey A reviews (4 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 Traffic grey A undertones?
Traffic grey A is a midtone, near-neutral medium 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:
142, 146, 145
Is RAL Classic Traffic grey A cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 165°, this Grey leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
RAL 7042 Traffic grey A HSL code: 165, 2%, 56%
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 Traffic grey A
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Traffic grey A:
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.
Darker shades
RAL 7042
Traffic grey A
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 Traffic grey A with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 345, such as RAL Classic Pastel violet and Black red.
RAL 7042
Traffic grey A
LRV of Traffic grey A
Traffic grey A has an LRV of 30.93% 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 30.93%, 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 | #8E9291 |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 146, 145 |
| RGB Percent | 55.69%, 57.25%, 56.86% |
| HSV | Hue: 165° Saturation: 2.74% Value: 57.25% |
| HSL | hsl(165, 2, 56) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.74 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.68 Key: 42.75 |
| YIQ | Y: 144.69 I: -2.062 Q: -1.157 |
| XYZ | X: 26.544 Y: 28.353 Z: 30.855 |
| CIE Lab | L:60.206 a:-1.653 b:0.024 |
| CIE Luv | L:60.206 u:-2.198 v:0.306 |
| Decimal | 9343633 |
| Hunter Lab | 53.247, -4.201, 2.917 |
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