Chart / 7000 series / RAL 7004 Signal grey
RAL 7004 Signal grey
A mid-toned, almost neutral grey on screen. First published on this chart 26 March 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) | #9EA0A1 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 158, 160, 161 |
| HSL | 200°, 2%, 63% |
| CMYK (naive) | 2, 1, 0, 37 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 65.7, -0.5, -0.8 |
| Relative luminance | 35% |
| Text contrast | white text 2.6:1, black text 8:1 |
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 7004 reads
Signal grey is a neutral, light to mid grey with almost no colour cast, lighter than RAL 7005 mouse grey. It is a plain, honest grey that works as a background for almost anything.
Where it turns up
It suits machinery, enclosures, frames and interiors. A matching grey primer gives even coverage, and a satin finish is easy to keep clean.
Ordering RAL 7004 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 7004" 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.