RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A RAL Classic Color
| Color Name: | RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A |
| Hex Color Code: | #8E9291 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(142, 146, 145) |
| CMYK Values*: | 2.7%, 0.0%, 0.7%, 42.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Gray |
This page shows color information about RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A. This color appears in the Gray color family (hues), part of the RAL Classic collection. "RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A" color name in other languages - Dutch: Verkeersgrijs A, German: Verkehrsgrau A, French: Gris signalisation A, Italian: Grigio traffico A, Spanish: Gris tráfico A.
What color is RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A?
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A is #8E9291, and the RGB color code is RGB(142, 146, 145).
In the RGB color model, RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A has a red value of 142, a green value of 146, and a blue value of 145. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.7% yellow, and 42.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 165° (degrees), 1.8 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A has a hue of 165° (degrees), 2.7 % saturation and 57.3 % brightness/value.
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A is cool or warm?
The color RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A is a cool color.
What is the LRV of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A? (For interior and product design)
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A has an LRV of nearly 28. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 7042 - Traffic Gray A
Light Color
Compare LRV 28 of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A with dark and light Color
Is RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A 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 7042 - Traffic Gray A (CMS - RAL Classic) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(142, 146, 145)
Red
142 (55.7%)
Green
146 (57.3%)
Blue
145 (56.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
2.74%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.68%
Key
42.75%
HSL
HSL(165deg, 1.8 %, 56.5 %)
Hue
165°
Saturation
1.80 %.
Lightness
56.47 %.
RYB
RYB(58, 86, 86)
Red
58 (22.6%)
Yellow
86 (33.6%)
Blue
86 (33.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
165°
Saturation
2.74 %.
Brightness / Value
57.25 %.
HWB
H: 165°
W: 55.69 %
B: 42.75 %
XYZ
X : 26.55
Y : 28.35
Z : 30.86
YXY
Y1 : 28.35
X : 0.31
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 44.31%
M : 42.75%
Y : 43.14%
LRV
~ 28.4 %
Munsell Color System
6.1G 5.9/0.4
CIE-Lab
L : 60.21
A : -1.65
B : 0.01
CIE-Lch
L : 60.21
C : 1.65
H : 179.52
CIE-Luv
L : 60.21
U : -2.2
V : 0.29
Hunter-Lab
L : 53.25
A : -4.2
B : 2.91
Similar Colors and Paints
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Here are the colors similar to RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A (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.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
RAL Classic
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to RAL Classic
Pantone TCX
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to Pantone TCX
Pantone PMS
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to Pantone PMS
RAL Design
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to RAL Design
British Standard 4800
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to British Standard 4800
Paint similar to RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A (CMS - RAL Classic)
Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A (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.
Dunn-Edwards
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to Dunn-Edwards
PPG Paints
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to PPG Paints
Benjamin Moore
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to Benjamin Moore
Behr
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to Behr
Sherwin Williams
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to Sherwin Williams
Valspar
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to Valspar
Color Combinations
View more RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A - #8E9291 color palettes and coordinating colors
424544
5B5F5E
747978
8E9291
A8ABAA
C2C4C4
DCDDDD
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.
8F928E
8E928F
8E9291
8E9192
8E8F92
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.
8E9291
918E92
92918E
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
8E9291
8F8E92
928E8F
91928E
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
8E9291
999C9C
A4A7A7
AFB2B2
BBBDBD
C6C8C8
D1D3D3
DDDEDE
E8E9E9
F3F4F4
FFFFFF
8E9291
7F8382
717474
636665
555757
474948
383A3A
2A2B2B
1C1D1D
0E0E0E
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
8E9291
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A
928E8F
Taupe Gray*
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 7042 - Traffic Gray A - #8E9291?
Color that best contrast with RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A - #8E9291 is #928E8F,
color name is Taupe Gray*
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 7042 - Traffic Gray A - #8E9291?
Complementary or Opposite color for RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A - #8E9291 is #928E8F,
color name is Taupe Gray*.
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