Chart / 7000 series / RAL 7012 Basalt grey
RAL 7012 Basalt grey
A dark, almost neutral grey, with a slightly cool cast on screen. First published on this chart 24 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) | #596163 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 89, 97, 99 |
| HSL | 192°, 5%, 37% |
| CMYK (naive) | 10, 2, 0, 61 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 40.5, -2.6, -2.2 |
| Relative luminance | 11.6% |
| Text contrast | white text 6.3:1, black text 3.3:1 |
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 7012 reads
Basalt grey is a mid dark neutral grey with a slight blue green tint, very close to RAL 7011 iron grey. It reads like wet stone.
Where it turns up
It suits window frames, doors, garage doors and cladding. Look at samples outside, as grey frames read differently against sky and brick.
Ordering RAL 7012 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 7012" 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.