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RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray RAL Classic Color


Color Name: RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
Hex Color Code: #7A7B7A
RGB Color Code: RGB(122, 123, 122)
CMYK Values*: 0.8%, 0.0%, 0.8%, 51.8%
Color Family (Hue): Gray






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About RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray color - its meaning and example

This page shows color information about RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray. This color appears in the Gray color family (hues), part of the RAL Classic collection. "RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray" color name in other languages - Dutch: Stofgrijs, German: Staubgrau, French: Gris poussière, Italian: Grigio polvere, Spanish: Gris polvo.

What color is RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray?

RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray is #7A7B7A, and the RGB color code is RGB(122, 123, 122).

In the RGB color model, RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray has a red value of 122, a green value of 123, and a blue value of 122. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.8% yellow, and 51.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 120° (degrees), 0.4 % saturation, and 48.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray has a hue of 120° (degrees), 0.8 % saturation and 48.2 % brightness/value.



RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray is cool or warm?

The color RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray is a cool color.



What is the LRV of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray? (For interior and product design)

RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray has an LRV of nearly 20. 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 7037 - Dusty Gray

Light Color


Compare LRV 20 of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray with dark and light Color





Is RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color RAL 7037 - Dusty 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 7037 - Dusty 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, 123, 122)
Red
122 (47.8%)
Green
123 (48.2%)
Blue
122 (47.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.81%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.81%
Key
51.76%

HSL

HSL(120deg, 0.4 %, 48.0 %)

Hue
120°
Saturation
0.41 %.
Lightness
48.04 %.

RYB

RYB(78, 102, 106)
Red
78 (30.7%)
Yellow
102 (39.9%)
Blue
106 (41.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
120°
Saturation
0.81 %.
Brightness / Value
48.24 %.

HWB

H: 120°

W: 47.84 %

B: 51.76 %

XYZ

X : 18.62

Y : 19.71

Z : 21.24

YXY

Y1 : 19.71

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 52.16%

M : 51.76%

Y : 52.16%


LRV

~ 19.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.9GY 5.0/0.2

CIE-Lab

L : 51.51

A : -0.57

B : 0.41

CIE-Lch

L : 51.51

C : 0.7

H : 144.66

CIE-Luv

L : 51.51

U : -0.51

V : 0.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.39

A : -2.82

B : 2.72






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the colors similar to RAL 7037 - Dusty 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.



#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#808080
Neon Gray
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)




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


RAL Classic


RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray to RAL Classic




Pantone PMS


RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray to Pantone PMS


#7F7F7E
PANTONE 8401 C
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#7E7B79
PANTONE 10394 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#75787B
PANTONE Cool Gray 9 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#828080
PANTONE 8421 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray to British Standard 4800


#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray to Pantone TCX




Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#808080
Trolley Gray
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)




Paint similar to RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to RAL 7037 - Dusty 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.


PPG Paints


RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray to PPG Paints


#7B7A78
City Skyline (PPG0995-6)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#81807E
Steamship (PPG0996-5)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#7E7A74
On The Edge (PPG0998-6)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray to Sherwin Williams


#797978
Westchester Gray (SW 2849)
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#7F817E
Cityscape (SW 7067)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#7C7D75
Attitude Gray (SW 7060)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#7F8486
Software (SW 7074)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray to Dunn-Edwards


#787976
Legendary Gray (DE 6369)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#7A7B75
Stone Mason (DET 615)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#808283
Storm Cloud (DE 6362)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#777872
Coal Miner (DET 613)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray to Benjamin Moore


#787B7D
Steel Wool (2121-20)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#7E8181
Lampblack (CW-695)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#7E8283
Whale Gray (2134-40)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#7F807A
Geddy Gray (CW-720)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Behr


RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray to Behr


#757574
Iron Mountain (N520-5)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#797F7D
Shutter Gray (PPU25-18)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#7D807B
Coastal Storm (MQ6-20)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#807C77
Greyhound (PPU24-21)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray to Valspar


#81817E
Grey Suit (4004-2A)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#757576
Ground Truth (8006-11E)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#787772
Glen Plaid (V118-3)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#777575
Nature Walk (8006-12E)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% 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



7A7B7A
RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray

7B7A7B
Gray (Grey)*


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 7037 - Dusty Gray - #7A7B7A?

Color that best contrast with RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray - #7A7B7A is #7B7A7B, color name is Gray (Grey)*
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 7037 - Dusty Gray - #7A7B7A?

Complementary or Opposite color for RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray - #7A7B7A is #7B7A7B, color name is Gray (Grey)*.





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