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RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B RAL Classic Color


Color Name: RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
Hex Color Code: #4F5250
RGB Color Code: RGB(79, 82, 80)
CMYK Values*: 3.7%, 0.0%, 2.4%, 67.8%
Color Family (Hue): Gray






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About RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B color - its meaning and example

This page shows color information about RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B. This color appears in the Gray color family (hues), part of the RAL Classic collection. "RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B" color name in other languages - Dutch: Verkeersgrijs B, German: Verkehrsgrau B, French: Gris signalisation B, Italian: Grigio traffico B, Spanish: Gris tráfico B.

What color is RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B?

RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B is #4F5250, and the RGB color code is RGB(79, 82, 80).

In the RGB color model, RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B has a red value of 79, a green value of 82, and a blue value of 80. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.4% yellow, and 67.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 140° (degrees), 1.9 % saturation, and 31.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B has a hue of 140° (degrees), 3.7 % saturation and 32.2 % brightness/value.



RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B is cool or warm?

The color RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B is a cool color.



What is the LRV of RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B? (For interior and product design)

RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B has an LRV of nearly 8. By LRV value, it is a 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 7043 - Traffic Gray B

Light Color


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Is RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B 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 7043 - Traffic Gray B (CMS - RAL Classic) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(79, 82, 80)
Red
79 (31.0%)
Green
82 (32.2%)
Blue
80 (31.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.66%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.44%
Key
67.84%

HSL

HSL(140deg, 1.9 %, 31.6 %)

Hue
140°
Saturation
1.86 %.
Lightness
31.57 %.

RYB

RYB(124, 139, 150)
Red
124 (48.6%)
Yellow
139 (54.6%)
Blue
150 (58.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
140°
Saturation
3.66 %.
Brightness / Value
32.16 %.

HWB

H: 140°

W: 30.98 %

B: 67.84 %

XYZ

X : 7.69

Y : 8.28

Z : 8.78

YXY

Y1 : 8.28

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 69.02%

M : 67.84%

Y : 68.63%


LRV

~ 8.3 %

Munsell Color System

1.4G 3.3/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 34.55

A : -1.64

B : 0.75

CIE-Lch

L : 34.55

C : 1.8

H : 155.54

CIE-Luv

L : 34.55

U : -1.52

V : 1.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.77

A : -2.63

B : 2.04






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the colors similar to RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B (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.



#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#3F3F3F
Shadow Gray
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#555D50
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ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 8.23 (91.8% similar)




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


RAL Classic


RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B to RAL Classic




RAL Design


RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B to Pantone PMS


#505759
PANTONE 445 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#54585A
PANTONE 425 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#4E5458
PANTONE 10392 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#504D4A
PANTONE 10397 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B to British Standard 4800


#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#443F39
BS 22-B-27 - Violet
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)




Paint similar to RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B (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 7043 - Traffic Gray B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B to Valspar


#4E5150
Muted Ebony (4008-2C)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#4F5556
To the Tarmac (V116-3)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#4C4B46
Vintage Frame (V142-6)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#585953
Sable Evening (5006-2C)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Behr


RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B to Behr


#505150
Space Black (N460-7)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#545554
Carbon Copy (PPU25-01)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#4E5152
Satin Black (PPU26-01)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#4F5152
Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B to Benjamin Moore


#4B4E4E
Nightfall (1596)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#4B4D4F
Cheating Heart (1617)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#575553
Iron Mountain (2134-30)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#4C4F52
French Beret (1610)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B to Dunn-Edwards


#515252
Cavernous (DE 6364)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#51504D
Blackjack (DE 6371)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#474C4D
Black Lead (DE 6322)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#575654
Jet (DE 6378)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B to Sherwin Williams


#484C49
Rock Bottom (SW 7062)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#54504A
Urbane Bronze (SW 7048)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#4E5147
Shade-Grown (SW 6188)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#57534C
Thunder Gray (SW 7645)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B to PPG Paints


#575957
Black Widow (PPG0997-7)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#474C50
Witchcraft (PPG1037-7)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#595A5C
Zombie (PPG1010-7)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#5C5D5D
Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% 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



4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B

524F51
Davy's 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 7043 - Traffic Gray B - #4F5250?

Color that best contrast with RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B - #4F5250 is #524F51, color name is Davy's 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 7043 - Traffic Gray B - #4F5250?

Complementary or Opposite color for RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B - #4F5250 is #524F51, color name is Davy's gray*.





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