Chart / 7000 series / RAL 7022 Umbra grey
RAL 7022 Umbra 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) | #4B4D46 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 75, 77, 70 |
| HSL | 77°, 5%, 29% |
| CMYK (naive) | 3, 0, 9, 70 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 32.4, -2.3, 3.9 |
| Relative luminance | 7.2% |
| Text contrast | white text 8.6:1, black text 2.4:1 |
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 7022 reads
Umbra grey is a dark grey with a warm olive brown cast, warmer than RAL 7016 anthracite grey. It suits places where a cool charcoal would look too sharp.
Where it turns up
It suits window frames, doors and garden buildings. Check it against brick and timber, since its warmth shows most next to natural materials.
Ordering RAL 7022 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 7022" 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.