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RAL 7045 Telegrey 1
A mid-toned, almost neutral grey, with a slightly cool 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) | #91969A |
|---|---|
| RGB | 145, 150, 154 |
| HSL | 207°, 4%, 59% |
| CMYK (naive) | 6, 3, 0, 40 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 61.8, -1, -2.7 |
| Relative luminance | 30.2% |
| Text contrast | white text 3:1, black text 7:1 |
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 7045 reads
Telegrey 1 is a light to mid cool grey, close to RAL 7040 window grey but less blue. It reads neutral and calm, the kind of grey that fades into the background on equipment and walls.
Where it turns up
It suits machinery, enclosures, frames and interiors. A matching grey primer keeps coverage even, and satin wipes clean without showing every fingerprint.
Ordering RAL 7045 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 7045" 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.