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RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray RAL Classic Color


Color Name: RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
Hex Color Code: #7A888E
RGB Color Code: RGB(122, 136, 142)
CMYK Values*: 14.1%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 44.3%
Color Family (Hue): Gray






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About RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray color - its meaning and example

This page shows color information about RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray. This color appears in the Gray color family (hues), part of the RAL Classic collection. "RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray" color name in other languages - Dutch: Pelsgrijs, German: Fehgrau, French: Gris petit-gris, Italian: Grigio vaio, Spanish: Gris ardilla.

What color is RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray?

RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray is #7A888E, and the RGB color code is RGB(122, 136, 142).

In the RGB color model, RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray has a red value of 122, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.1% cyan, 4.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 44.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198° (degrees), 8.1 % saturation, and 51.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray has a hue of 198° (degrees), 14.1 % saturation and 55.7 % brightness/value.



RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray is cool or warm?

The color RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray is a cool color.



What is the LRV of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray? (For interior and product design)

RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray with dark and light Color





Is RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray (CMS - RAL Classic) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(122, 136, 142)
Red
122 (47.8%)
Green
136 (53.3%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
14.08%
Magenta
4.23%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
44.31%

HSL

HSL(198deg, 8.1 %, 51.8 %)

Hue
198°
Saturation
8.13 %.
Lightness
51.76 %.

RYB

RYB(63, 90, 100)
Red
63 (24.5%)
Yellow
90 (35.2%)
Blue
100 (39.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198°
Saturation
14.08 %.
Brightness / Value
55.69 %.

HWB

H: 198°

W: 47.84 %

B: 44.31 %

XYZ

X : 21.71

Y : 23.7

Z : 29.02

YXY

Y1 : 23.7

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 52.16%

M : 46.67%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 23.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.5BG 5.4/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 55.79

A : -3.77

B : -4.94

CIE-Lch

L : 55.79

C : 6.21

H : 232.7

CIE-Luv

L : 55.79

U : -7.81

V : -6.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.68

A : -5.58

B : -1.27






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the colors similar to RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray (CMS - RAL Classic). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#848789
Aluminium
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#6E7F80
AuroMetalSaurus
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#778899
Light Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#708090
Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray to RAL Classic




Pantone TCX


RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray to Pantone PMS


#7C878E
PANTONE 430 C
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#768692
PANTONE 7544 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#798F9B
PANTONE 8200 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#7B8085
PANTONE 10389 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray to British Standard 4800


#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)




Paint similar to RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray (CMS - RAL Classic). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray to Valspar


#7C878B
Sharkfin (4007-2A)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#7B8C99
Steele Blue (V137-5)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#838B93
Blue Cashmere (M339)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#7F8B97
Wet Seal (T681)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray to PPG Paints


#7B8588
Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#7A8687
Rough Ride (PPG1036-5)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#838B91
Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#858F94
Feldspar (PPG1038-5)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Behr


RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray to Behr


#74858F
Adirondack Blue (N480-5)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#778590
Forever Denim (PPU14-05)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#708189
Atlantic Shoreline (PPU13-4)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#788082
Intergalactic (N450-5)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray to Benjamin Moore


#728287
Smokestack Gray (2131-40)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#718087
Montpelier (AF-555)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#798E99
Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#778686
Templeton Gray (HC-161)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray to Dunn-Edwards


#788788
Shadow Effect (DET 597)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#707E84
Taliesin Blue (DEC 798)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#70828F
Mica Creek (DE 5823)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#718B9A
China Clay (DE 5802)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray to Sherwin Williams


#7A848D
Storm Cloud (SW 6249)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#6F848C
Blustery Sky (SW 9140)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#7D848B
Serious Gray (SW 6256)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#7F8486
Software (SW 7074)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)







Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray

8E807A
Cinereous*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray - #7A888E?

Color that best contrast with RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray - #7A888E is #8E807A, color name is Cinereous*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray - #7A888E?

Complementary or Opposite color for RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray - #7A888E is #8E807A, color name is Cinereous*.





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