Brown

RAL 8019

Grey Brown

RAL 8019 Grey Brown is a dark, sophisticated brown-grey that has emerged as a strong competitor to RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey in contemporary European architecture. This refined shade offers a warmer alternative to cool dark greys, adding subtle brown undertones that prevent large dark surfaces from appearing cold or industrial. Grey Brown is increasingly specified for premium window systems, modern residential facades, and high-end commercial projects where a nuanced, warm dark tone is preferred.

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Technical Reference

Color Reference

Hex#3F3A3A
RGBrgb(63, 58, 58)
HSLhsl(0°, 4%, 24%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 8%, 8%, 75%)
Color Analysis
RGB Composition
R
63
G
58
B
58
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Accessibility
White text
11.2:1Pass
Black text
1.9:1Fail

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)25
a* (Green-Red)2
b* (Blue-Yellow)1
L* (LCh)25
C* (Chroma)2
h° (Hue)20°

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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Reference + opposite hue with tonal variations

Reference
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Complementary
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Complementary
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Pairwise Contrast Ratios
1.1:1
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1.9:1
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3:1
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1.8:1

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 8019

Exact (2)

RAL 8019 SatinExact Match
SKU: RNS3-00004Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260325-35 glosssmooth
RAL 8019 High GlossExact Match
SKU: RNS8-00004Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260386-99 glosssmooth

Close (26)

Bronzed CaramelClose Match
SKU: PCNT25211PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260540-50 glosssmooth
Medium BronzeClose Match
SKU: PCNT28214PPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260520-30 glosssmooth
Statuary BronzeClose Match
SKU: PCNT28216PPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260525-45 glosssmooth
BronzeClose Match
SKU: PCNT28215 / PCNT75137PPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260510-20 glosssmooth
Antique BronzeClose Match
SKU: PCNT28212PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260520-35 glosssmooth
Champagne BronzeClose Match
SKU: PCNT25122PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260520-35 glosssmooth
SeawolfClose Match
SKU: PCNT28211PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260520-35 glosssmooth
Lava RockClose Match
SKU: PCNT23141PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260545-55 glosssmooth
Light BronzeClose Match
SKU: PCNT25129PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260515-35 glossmica
Medium BronzeClose Match
SKU: PCNT25101 / PCNT25118PPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260510-20 glossmica
Champagne BronzeClose Match
SKU: PCNT25122PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260520-35 glossmica
BronzeClose Match
SKU: PCNT25130 / PCNT25132PPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260510-20 glossmica
Anodized BronzeClose Match
SKU: PCNT25178PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 26059-15 glossanodized look
Eco Bronze AnodizedClose Match
SKU: PCNT25179PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 26057-13 glossanodized look
Bronze TextureClose Match
SKU: PCNT29111PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 26057-23 glosstexture
BronzeClose Match
SKU: PCT25101PPG IndustriesEnvirocron10-20 glosssmooth
Bronze UDClose Match
SKU: PCSZ29109PPG IndustriesEnvirocron25-35 glosssmooth
Cafe NoirClose Match
SKU: PCU24100PPG IndustriesEnvirocron2-15 glosssmooth
Cosmetallic BDClose Match
SKU: PCU25103PPG IndustriesEnvirocron60-70 glosssmooth
Architectural BronzeClose Match
SKU: PDS4-80R00Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura ECO25-40 glosssmooth
Bronze AgeClose Match
SKU: HDM1-C0000Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura0-15 glossbonded metallic
Espresso MetallicClose Match
SKU: HNZ2-C0000Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura16-30 glossmetallic
Oil Rubbed BronzeClose Match
SKU: PDM1-C0001Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura0-15 glossmetallic
Architectural BronzeClose Match
SKU: PDS4-C0014Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura31-60 glosssmooth
MB 40 Bronze MicaClose Match
SKU: DDM4-60007Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura31-60 glossmica
Greco BronzeClose Match
SKU: RDB2-60001Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura40-60 glosstexture

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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