Grey

RAL 7011

Iron Grey

RAL 7011 Iron Grey is a dark, blue-toned grey that evokes the color of raw cast iron and weathered steel. This industrial shade is widely specified for structural steelwork, industrial architecture, and contemporary urban facade design where a connection to the material heritage of iron and steel construction is desired. Iron Grey has become a popular choice for modern residential window frames and door systems, offering a softer alternative to pure black in contemporary architectural metalwork.

Time9:36 AM
Light
Technical Reference

Color Reference

Hex#52595D
RGBrgb(82, 89, 93)
HSLhsl(202°, 6%, 34%)
CMYKcmyk(12%, 4%, 0%, 64%)
Color Analysis
RGB Composition
R
82
G
89
B
93
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Accessibility
White text
7.1:1Pass
Black text
2.9:1Fail

WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text. Results show this color as a background.

Spectrum & Perceptual Position

Hue Spectrum
60°120°180°240°300°360°
CIELAB a*b* Chromaticity
-4004080-4004080a* (Green ← → Red)b* (Blue ← → Yellow)
L* (Lightness)37
a* (Green-Red)-2
b* (Blue-Yellow)-3
L* (LCh)37
C* (Chroma)4
h° (Hue)241°

CIELAB is a perceptually uniform color space. Euclidean distance between two colors in this diagram closely matches human visual difference. The dot size shows your selected color; slightly larger dots are the nearest perceptual neighbors.

Color Harmonies

Build a Palette Around Iron Grey

Palette Generator

Select a harmony type, then press Space to reroll unlocked colors.

1 locked / 4 free

Reference + opposite hue with tonal variations

Reference
#2
Complementary
#3
Complementary
#4
Complementary
#5
Split Comp +
Pairwise Contrast Ratios
1.1:1
·
2.1:1
·
3.1:1
·
2:1

Contrast ratios follow WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Green (≥4.5:1) passes AA for normal text. Amber (≥3:1) passes for large text only. Grey indicates low contrast.

Ready to Coat in Iron Grey?

Get a free, no-obligation quote for your project. Upload photos, describe your parts, and we will respond within one business day.

Recommended Powders

Recommended for RAL 7011

Exact (2)

RAL 7011 SatinExact Match
SKU: RAS3-00018Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260325-35 glosssmooth
RAL 7011 High GlossExact Match
SKU: RAS8-00011Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260386-99 glosssmooth

Close (2)

Iron GrayClose Match
SKU: PCNT74105PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 26051-4 glosssmooth
Battleship GrayClose Match
SKU: HAS6-C0000Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura40-60 glosssmooth

About These Recommendations

These are powder formulations that correspond to this RAL color based on manufacturer data sheets. Exact powders are coded to this specific RAL code. Close powders are visually similar alternatives we have used before. We do not sell powder directly — we use these formulations to coat your parts. Call us to discuss your project and we will confirm the best option for your timeline.

Call to Discuss Your ProjectWe will confirm the best powder and finish for your parts and timeline.