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RAL 7021 - Black Gray RAL Classic Color


Color Name: RAL 7021 - Black Gray
Hex Color Code: #2F3234
RGB Color Code: RGB(47, 50, 52)
CMYK Values*: 9.6%, 3.8%, 0.0%, 79.6%
Color Family (Hue): Gray




About RAL 7021 - Black Gray color - its meaning and example

This page shows color information about RAL 7021 - Black Gray. This color appears in the Gray color family (hues), part of the RAL Classic collection. "RAL 7021 - Black Gray" color name in other languages - Dutch: Zwartgrijs, German: Schwarzgrau, French: Gris noir, Italian: Grigio nerastro, Spanish: Gris negruzco.

What color is RAL 7021 - Black Gray?

RAL 7021 - Black Gray color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for RAL 7021 - Black Gray is #2F3234, and the RGB color code is RGB(47, 50, 52).

In the RGB color model, RAL 7021 - Black Gray has a red value of 47, a green value of 50, and a blue value of 52. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.6% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 79.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204° (degrees), 5.1 % saturation, and 19.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, RAL 7021 - Black Gray has a hue of 204° (degrees), 9.6 % saturation and 20.4 % brightness/value.



RAL 7021 - Black Gray is cool or warm?

The color RAL 7021 - Black Gray is a cool color.



What is the LRV of RAL 7021 - Black Gray? (For interior and product design)

RAL 7021 - Black Gray has an LRV of nearly 3. By LRV value, it is a very 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 7021 - Black Gray

Light Color


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Is RAL 7021 - Black Gray Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color RAL 7021 - Black 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 7021 - Black Gray (CMS - RAL Classic) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(47, 50, 52)
Red
47 (18.4%)
Green
50 (19.6%)
Blue
52 (20.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.62%
Magenta
3.85%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
79.61%

HSL

HSL(204deg, 5.1 %, 19.4 %)

Hue
204°
Saturation
5.05 %.
Lightness
19.41 %.

RYB

RYB(166, 173, 188)
Red
166 (64.9%)
Yellow
173 (68.0%)
Blue
188 (73.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204°
Saturation
9.62 %.
Brightness / Value
20.39 %.

HWB

H: 204°

W: 18.43 %

B: 79.61 %

XYZ

X : 2.93

Y : 3.13

Z : 3.7

YXY

Y1 : 3.13

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 81.57%

M : 80.39%

Y : 79.61%


LRV

~ 3.1 %

Munsell Color System

3.9B 1.9/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 20.57

A : -0.81

B : -1.72

CIE-Lch

L : 20.57

C : 1.9

H : 244.87

CIE-Luv

L : 20.57

U : -1.51

V : -1.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 17.7

A : -1.4

B : 0






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to RAL 7021 - Black Gray (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the colors similar to RAL 7021 - Black 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.



#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#333333
Dark Charcoal
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#343434
Jet Black
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#2A3439
Gunmetal
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)





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


RAL Classic


RAL 7021 - Black Gray similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of RAL 7021 - Black Gray to RAL Classic




British Standard 4800


RAL 7021 - Black Gray similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of RAL 7021 - Black Gray to British Standard 4800


#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#36312D
BS 04-B-25 - Saracen
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


RAL 7021 - Black Gray similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of RAL 7021 - Black Gray to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


RAL 7021 - Black Gray similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of RAL 7021 - Black Gray to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


RAL 7021 - Black Gray similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of RAL 7021 - Black Gray to Pantone PMS


#25282A
PANTONE 426 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#363432
PANTONE 10399 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#373A36
PANTONE 447 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#3D3A3E
PANTONE 8602 C
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)





Paint similar to RAL 7021 - Black Gray (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to RAL 7021 - Black 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.


Benjamin Moore


RAL 7021 - Black Gray similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 7021 - Black Gray to Benjamin Moore


#313435
Black Satin (2131-10)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#323436
Midnight Dream (2129-10)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#303536
Black Knight (2136-10)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#313132
Black (2132-10)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


RAL 7021 - Black Gray similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of RAL 7021 - Black Gray to Sherwin Williams


#323639
Black of Night (SW 6993)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#31363A
Inkwell (SW 6992)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#2F2F30
Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#323132
Black Magic (SW 6991)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


RAL 7021 - Black Gray similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of RAL 7021 - Black Gray to Valspar


#2F2F2F
Tomcat (8006-12G)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#2E2E30
Noir (4009-2)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#2D3435
Nocturnal Green (5011-1)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#2F3238
Very Black (5011-2)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


RAL 7021 - Black Gray similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of RAL 7021 - Black Gray to Dunn-Edwards


#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)
#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)


Behr


RAL 7021 - Black Gray similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of RAL 7021 - Black Gray to Behr


#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#3F4041
Totally Black (HDC-MD-04)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints


RAL 7021 - Black Gray similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 7021 - Black Gray to PPG Paints


#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#404149
Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% 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



2F3234
RAL 7021 - Black Gray

34312F
Dark Charcoal*


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 7021 - Black Gray - #2F3234?

Color that best contrast with RAL 7021 - Black Gray - #2F3234 is #34312F, color name is Dark Charcoal*
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 7021 - Black Gray - #2F3234?

Complementary or Opposite color for RAL 7021 - Black Gray - #2F3234 is #34312F, color name is Dark Charcoal*.






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