RAL Classic Window grey vs. RAL Classic Iron grey

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. The hues of the colors are quite similar.
RAL Classic RAL 7040 and RAL Classic RAL 7011 have pretty similar saturation.
They differ in their values, RAL Classic RAL 7040 radiating a lighter essence compared to RAL 7011.

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  Window grey vs. RAL Classic  Iron grey
Technical color comparison for RAL Classic Window grey and RAL Classic Iron grey
RAL Classic Window greyRAL Classic Iron grey
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
200°blue202°blue
Saturation
5%6%more saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
61%34%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
35.9112.04looks darker
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
64.72537.351looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
27.293
Temperature
CoolCool
Preview Window grey and Iron grey side by side in different rooms

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.

Color comparisons featuring RAL Classic Window grey