RAL Classic Traffic grey A vs. RAL Classic Dusty grey

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. Both colors belong to the green hue family, although their hue angles differ.
RAL Classic RAL 7042 and RAL Classic RAL 7037 have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, RAL Classic RAL 7042 radiating a lighter essence compared to RAL 7037.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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RAL Classic Traffic grey A vs. RAL Classic Dusty grey

Technical color comparison for RAL Classic Traffic grey A and RAL Classic Dusty grey
RAL Classic Traffic grey A	RAL Classic Dusty grey
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
165°green	120°green
Saturation
2%	0%less saturated
Lightness?
56%	48%darker
LRV?
30.93	22.95looks darker
CIE L?
60.206	51.506looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
8.279
Temperature
Neutral	Neutral

Preview Traffic grey A and Dusty grey side by side in different rooms

RAL 7042 Traffic grey A

RAL Classic

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RAL 7037 Dusty grey

RAL Classic

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.