Chart / 7000 series / RAL 7039 Quartz grey
RAL 7039 Quartz grey
A dark, muted yellow 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) | #6B695F |
|---|---|
| RGB | 107, 105, 95 |
| HSL | 50°, 6%, 40% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 2, 11, 58 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 44.3, -1.2, 5.9 |
| Relative luminance | 14.1% |
| Text contrast | white text 5.5:1, black text 3.8:1 |
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 7039 reads
Quartz grey is a mid dark warm grey with a brown cast, close to RAL 7006 beige grey but greyer and less sandy. It reads like weathered stone and suits older buildings well.
Where it turns up
It suits doors, window frames, garden buildings and cladding. Check it against brick and timber, as its warmth shows by contrast, and pick satin for a smart but soft look.
Ordering RAL 7039 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 7039" 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.