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RAL 8022 Black brown
A very dark, almost neutral grey on screen. First published on this chart 26 March 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) | #211F20 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 33, 31, 32 |
| HSL | 330°, 3%, 13% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 6, 3, 87 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 12, 1.2, -0.3 |
| Relative luminance | 1.4% |
| Text contrast | white text 16.4:1, black text 1.3:1 |
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 8022 reads
Black brown is so dark it reads as a warm black in most light. It is darker than RAL 8019 grey brown and warmer than RAL 9005 jet black.
Where it turns up
It suits doors, window frames, railings and furniture where a softer black is wanted. View the sample in sunlight to see the brown warmth.
Ordering RAL 8022 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 8022" 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.