Grey

RAL 7044

Silk Grey

RAL 7044 Silk Grey is a light, warm grey with a soft, silky quality that evokes the luster of raw silk fabric. This refined shade creates an atmosphere of quiet elegance in luxury residential interiors, premium furniture finishes, and elegant commercial spaces. Silk Grey is warmer and more inviting than standard light greys, making it an excellent choice for living spaces, bedrooms, and hospitality environments where comfort and sophistication must coexist.

Time9:36 AM
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Technical Reference

Color Reference

Hex#BDBDB2
RGBrgb(189, 189, 178)
HSLhsl(60°, 8%, 72%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 26%)
Color Analysis
RGB Composition
R
189
G
189
B
178
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Accessibility
White text
1.9:1Fail
Black text
11.1:1Pass

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)76
a* (Green-Red)-2
b* (Blue-Yellow)6
L* (LCh)76
C* (Chroma)6
h° (Hue)110°

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

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1 locked / 4 free

Reference + opposite hue with tonal variations

Reference
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Complementary
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Complementary
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Complementary
#5
Split Comp +
Pairwise Contrast Ratios
1.1:1
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1.5:1
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2.7:1
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2.4:1

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 7044

Exact (2)

RAL 7044 SatinExact Match
SKU: RAS3-00027Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260325-35 glosssmooth
RAL 7044 High GlossExact Match
SKU: RAS8-80006Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260386-99 glosssmooth

Close (8)

Potomac StoneClose Match
SKU: PCNT89202PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 26057-14 glosssmooth
Stone HearthClose Match
SKU: PCNT75244PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 26053-8 glossmica
Marbled Granite TextureClose Match
SKU: PCNT23139PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 26052-6 glosstexture
Windswept Beach SparkleClose Match
SKU: PCNT73144PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 26052-6 glosssparkle
PumiceClose Match
SKU: PCF20129PPG IndustriesEnvirocron40-50 glosssmooth
Foggy DayClose Match
SKU: HAT2-C0001Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura5-15 glosstexture
Oyster ShellClose Match
SKU: HAT3-C0000Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura31-60 glosssmooth
SW7015 Repose GrayClose Match
SKU: HAS8-70077Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 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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