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RAL 9011 Graphite black
A very dark, almost neutral black 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) | #1C1C1C |
|---|---|
| RGB | 28, 28, 28 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 11% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 0, 0, 89 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 10.3, 0, 0 |
| Relative luminance | 1.2% |
| Text contrast | white text 17:1, black text 1.2:1 |
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 9011 reads
Graphite black is a deep black with a faint grey warmth, slightly softer than RAL 9005 jet black and darker than RAL 9017 traffic black. In most light it simply reads as black.
Where it turns up
It suits furniture, window frames, railings and machinery. Satin finishes hide dust better than gloss, and textured powder finishes in dark shades are forgiving on rough castings.
Ordering RAL 9011 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 9011" 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.