Chart / 7000 series / RAL 7010 Tarpaulin grey
RAL 7010 Tarpaulin grey
A dark, almost neutral grey, with a slightly warm 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) | #575D57 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 87, 93, 87 |
| HSL | 120°, 3%, 35% |
| CMYK (naive) | 6, 0, 6, 64 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 38.8, -3.6, 2.6 |
| Relative luminance | 10.5% |
| Text contrast | white text 6.8:1, black text 3.1:1 |
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 7010 reads
Tarpaulin grey is a mid dark grey with a faint green tint, close to RAL 7009 green grey but greyer and slightly cooler. It reads utilitarian and steady.
Where it turns up
It suits machinery, sheds, fences and workshop equipment. A satin finish is forgiving on rough metal, and a dark primer helps one coat cover better.
Ordering RAL 7010 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 7010" 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.