Chart / 9000 series / RAL 9023 Pearl dark grey
RAL 9023 Pearl dark grey
A mid-toned, almost neutral grey on screen. First published on this chart 25 January 2012.
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) | #7E8182 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 126, 129, 130 |
| HSL | 195°, 2%, 50% |
| CMYK (naive) | 3, 1, 0, 49 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 53.8, -0.9, -0.9 |
| Relative luminance | 21.7% |
| Text contrast | white text 3.9:1, black text 5.3:1 |
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 9023 reads
Pearl dark grey is a mid grey with a pearlescent shimmer, looking on screen like a slightly cooler version of RAL 9022 pearl light grey. In real light it glows softly.
Where it turns up
It suits frames, trim, furniture and decorative metal. A flat screen swatch cannot show the pearl effect, so spray a test panel.
Ordering RAL 9023 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 9023" 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.