Grey

RAL 7024

Graphite Grey

RAL 7024 Graphite Grey is a dark, cool grey named after the carbon mineral used in pencils and high-performance lubricants. This sleek, modern shade has become a staple of premium electronics design, modern kitchen appliances, and sophisticated commercial architecture. Graphite Grey delivers a tech-forward aesthetic that suggests precision and innovation, making it popular for server room infrastructure, data center equipment, and technology company headquarters.

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Technical Reference

Color Reference

Hex#474A50
RGBrgb(71, 74, 80)
HSLhsl(220°, 6%, 30%)
CMYKcmyk(11%, 7%, 0%, 69%)
Color Analysis
RGB Composition
R
71
G
74
B
80
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Accessibility
White text
8.9:1Pass
Black text
2.4:1Fail

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)31
a* (Green-Red)0
b* (Blue-Yellow)-4
L* (LCh)31
C* (Chroma)4
h° (Hue)272°

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 Graphite 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
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1.8:1
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2.6:1
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1.5:1

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.

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Recommended Powders

Recommended for RAL 7024

Exact (2)

RAL 7024 SatinExact Match
SKU: RAS3-20004Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260325-35 glosssmooth
RAL 7024 High GlossExact Match
SKU: RAS8-00012Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260386-99 glosssmooth

Close (17)

Charcoal Gray MatteClose Match
SKU: HFH606S4Axalta Coating SystemsAlestaAAMA 260430-45 glossmatte smooth
Graphite MetallicClose Match
SKU: CFH613B0Axalta Coating SystemsAlestaAAMA 260420-30 glossmetallic
Charcoal Gray MatteClose Match
SKU: FFH601S3Axalta Coating SystemsAlestaAAMA 260530-45 glossmatte smooth
PMS 431C Gray TextureClose Match
SKU: C241-GR483Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder5-10 glosstexture
Light Gunmetal Gray 50 GlossClose Match
SKU: H305-GR10Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder50 glosssmooth
CharcoalClose Match
SKU: FRSL 74654IFS CoatingsIFS CoatingsAAMA 260530-40 glosssatin smooth
Charcoal GrayClose Match
SKU: PCNT78133PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260525-35 glosssmooth
Graphite GrayClose Match
SKU: PCNT75156PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260535-45 glosssmooth
Forged SteelClose Match
SKU: PCNT75243PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260515-25 glossmica
Dark GrayClose Match
SKU: PCF70258PPG IndustriesEnvirocron40-50 glosssmooth
Dark Gray UDClose Match
SKU: PCT99101PPG IndustriesEnvirocron90 glosssmooth
049 Dark GrayClose Match
SKU: PCTT79135PPG IndustriesEnvirocron1-5 glosssmooth
Graphite Metallic Texture BDClose Match
SKU: PCTK75103PPG IndustriesEnvirocron17-23 glosstexture
GunmetalClose Match
SKU: HHF2-C0003Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura16-30 glossmetallic
Gunmetal GrayClose Match
SKU: DAS8-C0000Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Bonded Charcoal MetallicClose Match
SKU: 11411-02613-BX55TCI Powder CoatingsTCIAAMA 260535-45 glossmetallic bonded
Charcoal GreyClose Match
SKU: 038/70178Tiger Drylac USATiger DrylacAAMA 260425-35 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.

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