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RAL 7046 Telegrey 2
A mid-toned, almost neutral grey, with a slightly cool cast on screen. First published on this chart 17 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) | #82898E |
|---|---|
| RGB | 130, 137, 142 |
| HSL | 205°, 5%, 53% |
| CMYK (naive) | 8, 4, 0, 44 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 56.7, -1.5, -3.6 |
| Relative luminance | 24.6% |
| Text contrast | white text 3.5:1, black text 5.9:1 |
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 7046 reads
Telegrey 2 is a mid cool grey, darker than RAL 7045 telegrey 1 and lighter than RAL 7005 mouse grey. It looks crisp and neutral, with only a faint blue lean.
Where it turns up
It suits machinery, enclosures, frames and doors. Satin finishes hide fingerprints, and a mid grey primer helps two topcoats give an even result.
Ordering RAL 7046 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 7046" 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.