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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





About RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A color - its meaning and example

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?

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.






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



Named colors similar to RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A (CMS - RAL Classic)


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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


#898D8D
PANTONE 423 C
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 877 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


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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


#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)





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


#8D8F8E
Stieglitz Silver (DET 612)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#979D9A
Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
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Wolverine (DET 610)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to PPG Paints


#8E908D
Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
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Playing Possum (PPG0997-5)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to Benjamin Moore


#929392
Wall Street (CSP-20)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#929591
Rainstorm (CSP-50)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
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Tucker Gray (CW-705)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)





Behr


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#8A9192
Gotham Gray (MQ5-29)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
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Cool Ashes (N520-4)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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Anonymous (780F-5)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to Sherwin Williams


#939591
Tin Lizzie (SW 9163)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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Gray Shingle (SW 7670)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
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Summit Gray (SW 7669)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


Valspar


RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A to Valspar


#959896
Stone Mason Gray (4008-1C)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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Four-Wheel Gray (V119-2)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)








Color Combinations


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Triadic Color Palette

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