Doors, windows and railings
Choosing a garage door colour that suits the house
Match the windows or contrast on purpose, test a big card outside, and check the door maker's RAL list before you commit to a garage door colour.
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RAL 7016 Anthracite grey
A very dark, almost neutral grey, with a slightly cool cast on screen. First published on this chart 4 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) | #373F43 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 55, 63, 67 |
| HSL | 200°, 10%, 24% |
| CMYK (naive) | 18, 6, 0, 74 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 26.1, -2.3, -3.6 |
| Relative luminance | 4.8% |
| Text contrast | white text 10.7:1, black text 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 7016 reads
Anthracite grey is a dark, cool charcoal with a faint blue green tint, darker than RAL 7015 slate grey and lighter than RAL 7021 black grey. It reads modern and crisp against white render or pale brick.
Where it turns up
It is one of the most common colours for window frames, doors and garage doors, and also suits cladding and railings. Finishes range from smooth to fine textured, and different makers' versions vary slightly, so compare samples of the actual product.
Ordering RAL 7016 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 7016" 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.
Colour notes that mention RAL 7016
Doors, windows and railings
RAL 7016 anthracite grey on windows and doors
Why RAL 7016 anthracite grey ended up on so many window frames and doors, how it behaves in daylight, what it pairs with and when a neighbouring grey suits better.
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