Chart / 7000 series / RAL 7001 Silver grey
RAL 7001 Silver grey
A mid-toned, almost neutral grey, with a slightly cool cast on screen. First published on this chart 23 April 2013.
This swatch is a screen approximation of the colour. Check a physical RAL fan deck or a painted sample of the actual product before you order or match anything.
| Hex (sRGB) | #8F999F |
|---|---|
| RGB | 143, 153, 159 |
| HSL | 203°, 8%, 59% |
| CMYK (naive) | 10, 4, 0, 38 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 62.6, -2.3, -4.4 |
| Relative luminance | 31.1% |
| Text contrast | white text 2.9:1, black text 7.2:1 |
Values are derived from the approximate hex above. CMYK is a simple conversion, not a print recipe: printers convert through their own profiles. Luminance is a screen figure, not a measured light reflectance value (LRV) from a paint data sheet.
How RAL 7001 reads
Despite the name, silver grey is not metallic. It is a light to mid cool grey with a blue tint, lighter than RAL 7000 squirrel grey and close to RAL 7040 window grey.
Where it turns up
It suits machinery, cladding, window frames and garden furniture. Buyers often expect a metallic finish from the name, so order a sample; for a real metallic look, RAL 9006 white aluminium is the usual alternative.
Ordering RAL 7001 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 7001" and add the gloss level, the product type (wall paint, metal paint, powder, aerosol) and the surface. The same number mixed by two makers, or in two gloss levels, can look slightly different, so keep a whole job in one batch and look at a sample in daylight first. The paint counter guide covers the questions to ask.