Chart / 7000 series / RAL 7011 Iron grey
RAL 7011 Iron grey
A dark, almost neutral grey, with a slightly cool cast on screen. First published on this chart 19 January 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) | #555D61 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 85, 93, 97 |
| HSL | 200°, 7%, 36% |
| CMYK (naive) | 12, 4, 0, 62 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 38.9, -2.2, -3.4 |
| Relative luminance | 10.6% |
| Text contrast | white text 6.7:1, 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 7011 reads
Iron grey is a mid dark, cool grey with a blue cast, bluer than RAL 7012 basalt grey and lighter than RAL 7016 anthracite grey. It has a crisp, metallic feel without any metallic pigment.
Where it turns up
It suits window frames, doors, cladding and railings. Compare it with RAL 7016 on a physical deck if you want a dark grey that is not quite so heavy.
Ordering RAL 7011 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 7011" 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.