Chart / 7000 series / RAL 7024 Graphite grey
RAL 7024 Graphite grey
A dark, almost neutral grey, with a slightly cool cast on screen. First published on this chart 16 February 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) | #474A50 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 71, 74, 80 |
| HSL | 220°, 6%, 30% |
| CMYK (naive) | 11, 7, 0, 69 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 31.4, 0.2, -4 |
| Relative luminance | 6.8% |
| Text contrast | white text 8.9:1, 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 7024 reads
Graphite grey is a dark grey with a cool, slightly blue cast, lighter than RAL 7016 anthracite grey and a little warmer than RAL 7015 slate grey. It reads like pencil lead.
Where it turns up
It suits window frames, doors, machinery and cladding. A satin finish keeps it from looking flat, and a dark grey primer helps coverage.
Ordering RAL 7024 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 7024" 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.