Chart / 9000 series / RAL 9018 Papyrus white
RAL 9018 Papyrus white
A light, almost neutral grey, with a slightly warm 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) | #CFD3CD |
|---|---|
| RGB | 207, 211, 205 |
| HSL | 100°, 6%, 82% |
| CMYK (naive) | 2, 0, 3, 17 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 84.1, -2.4, 2.5 |
| Relative luminance | 64.3% |
| Text contrast | white text 1.5:1, black text 13.9:1 |
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 9018 reads
Papyrus white is a pale grey white with a faint green cast, darker than RAL 9002 grey white and lighter than RAL 7035 light grey. It looks like old paper or a cloudy sky.
Where it turns up
It suits interiors, machinery and enclosures. Compare it with other whites and pale greys before ordering, since it sits between the two and looks different beside each.
Ordering RAL 9018 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 9018" 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.