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RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey RAL Design Color


Color Name: RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey
Hex Color Code: #5D5C5B
RGB Color Code: RGB(93, 92, 91)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.1%, 2.2%, 63.5%
Color Family (Hue): Gray






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About RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey color - its meaning and example


What color is RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey?

RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey is #5D5C5B, and the RGB color code is RGB(93, 92, 91).

In the RGB color model, RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey has a red value of 93, a green value of 92, and a blue value of 91. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 2.2% yellow, and 63.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 1.1 % saturation, and 36.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey has a hue of 30° (degrees), 2.2 % saturation and 36.5 % brightness/value.



RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey is cool or warm?

The color RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey is a warm color.



What is the LRV of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey? (For interior and product design)

RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey has an LRV of nearly 11. 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 000 40 00 - Dark Grey

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey with dark and light Color





Is RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey 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 000 40 00 - Dark Grey (CMS - RAL Design) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(93, 92, 91)
Red
93 (36.5%)
Green
92 (36.1%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.08%
Yellow
2.15%
Key
63.53%

HSL

HSL(30deg, 1.1 %, 36.1 %)

Hue
30°
Saturation
1.09 %.
Lightness
36.08 %.

RYB

RYB(111, 127, 136)
Red
111 (43.7%)
Yellow
127 (49.8%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30°
Saturation
2.15 %.
Brightness / Value
36.47 %.

HWB

H: 30°

W: 35.69 %

B: 63.53 %

XYZ

X : 10.23

Y : 10.74

Z : 11.43

YXY

Y1 : 10.74

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 63.53%

M : 63.92%

Y : 64.31%


LRV

~ 10.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.1Y 3.8/0.1

CIE-Lab

L : 39.13

A : 0.19

B : 0.71

CIE-Lch

L : 39.13

C : 0.73

H : 74.89

CIE-Luv

L : 39.13

U : 0.61

V : 0.87

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.77

A : -1.62

B : 2.25






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey (CMS - RAL Design)


Here are the colors similar to RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey (CMS - RAL Design). 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 - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#534B4F
Dark Liver
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)




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


RAL Design


RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey to Pantone PMS


#605E5C
PANTONE 8403 C
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#5F5C58
PANTONE 10396 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#5B5652
PANTONE 8600 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#54585A
PANTONE 425 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey to RAL Classic


#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#585C56
RAL 7010 - Tarpaulin Gray
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey to British Standard 4800


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)




Paint similar to RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey (CMS - RAL Design)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey (CMS - RAL Design). 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.


Behr


RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey to Behr


#5E5E5D
Asphalt Gray (N520-6)
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
#585858
Shadow Mountain (PPU24-22)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#5C5E5F
Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#5F615F
Hematite (N460-6)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey to Dunn-Edwards


#5D5B5B
Iron Fixture (DE 6384)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#60605E
Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#575654
Jet (DE 6378)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#5D5B56
Charcoal Sketch (DET 628)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey to PPG Paints


#5C5D5D
Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#595A5C
Zombie (PPG1010-7)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#605C58
Stone's Throw (PPG1008-7)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#575957
Black Widow (PPG0997-7)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey to Benjamin Moore


#57595A
Ambler Slate (CW-685)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#575553
Iron Mountain (2134-30)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#626463
City Shadow (CSP-60)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#5E6363
Bracken Slate (CW-690)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Valspar


RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey to Valspar


#5E6262
Weathervane (M360)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#585953
Sable Evening (5006-2C)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#616467
High-Speed Steel (4005-2B)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#5B6064
Carriage Wheel (M330)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey to Sherwin Williams


#636562
Grizzle Gray (SW 7068)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#605E63
Cloak Gray (SW 6278)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#616564
Roycroft Pewter (SW 2848)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#57534C
Thunder Gray (SW 7645)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


View more RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey - #5D5C5B color palettes and coordinating colors



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



5D5C5B
RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey

5B5C5D
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 000 40 00 - Dark Grey - #5D5C5B?

Color that best contrast with RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey - #5D5C5B is #5B5C5D, 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 000 40 00 - Dark Grey - #5D5C5B?

Complementary or Opposite color for RAL 000 40 00 - Dark Grey - #5D5C5B is #5B5C5D, color name is Davy's gray*.





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