# RAL Classic Window grey

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/window-grey-ral-7040](https://plan-home.com/color/window-grey-ral-7040)

RAL Classic Window grey RAL 7040 is a mid-tone gray with a restrained cool cast, reflected in its slightly blue-leaning #989EA1 color value. It reads clean and architectural rather than stark, offering enough depth to define a room without making walls feel heavy. In bright daylight, this shade can appear lighter and crisper, while lower or warmer light may bring out its softer gray character. Use Window grey on exterior trim, built-in cabinetry, or broad interior walls alongside white, charcoal, black metal, pale oak, and concrete finishes. It is especially effective in modern kitchens, utility spaces, and contemporary facades where a measured, practical gray is wanted.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Window grey
- **Color code:** RAL 7040
- **HEX:** #989EA1
- **RGB:** 152, 158, 161
- **LRV:** 35.91%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 200° Saturation: 5.59% Value: 63.14%
- **HSL:** hsl(200, 5, 61)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 5.59 Magenta: 1.86 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.86
- **YIQ:** Y: 156.548 I: -4.539 Q: -0.336
- **XYZ:** X: 31.607 Y: 33.702 Z: 38.549
- **CIE Lab:** L:64.725 a:-1.549 b:-2.304
- **CIE Luv:** L:64.725 u:-3.504 v:-3.098
- **Decimal:** 10002081
- **Hunter Lab:** 58.053, -4.41, 1.268

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 810-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-810-1)
- [RAL Effect RAL 110-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-110-m)
- [RAL Classic Signal grey](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-grey-ral-7004)
- [Tikkurila Agate](https://plan-home.com/color/agate-n500)
- [RAL Effect RAL 860-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-860-4)
- [RAL Classic Silver grey](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-grey-ral-7001)
- [RAL Classic White aluminium](https://plan-home.com/color/white-aluminium-ral-9006)
- [RAL Effect RAL 180-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-180-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 820-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-820-3)
- [Tikkurila Granite](https://plan-home.com/color/granite-k499)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 1](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-1-ral-7045)
- [RAL Effect RAL 810-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-810-2)
- [Tikkurila L493](https://plan-home.com/color/l493)
- [RAL Effect RAL 830-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-830-2)
- [Tikkurila V438](https://plan-home.com/color/v438)
- [RAL Classic Traffic grey A](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-grey-a-ral-7042)
- [RAL Effect RAL 830-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-830-3)
- [Tikkurila K488](https://plan-home.com/color/k488)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 2](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-2-ral-7046)
- [RAL Classic Silver grey](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-grey-ral-7001)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 1](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-1-ral-7045)
- [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 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)
- [RAL Classic Chocolate brown](https://plan-home.com/color/chocolate-brown-ral-8017)

## 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.