Chart / 7000 series / RAL 7032 Pebble grey
RAL 7032 Pebble grey
A light, muted yellow on screen. First published on this chart 31 December 2012.
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) | #B9B9A8 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 185, 185, 168 |
| HSL | 60°, 11%, 69% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 0, 9, 27 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 74.7, -3, 8.6 |
| Relative luminance | 47.8% |
| Text contrast | white text 2:1, black text 10.6:1 |
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 7032 reads
Pebble grey is a light, warm grey with a beige green cast, warmer than RAL 7035 light grey. It looks like beach pebbles drying in the sun.
Where it turns up
It suits interiors, machinery, cladding and cabinets. Light greys show dirt less than white, which makes them practical on workshop equipment; a satin finish wipes clean easily.
Ordering RAL 7032 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 7032" 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.