Light grey RAL 7035
Color values
HEX #D7D7D7
RGB 215, 215, 215
HSL 0°, 0%, 84%
Series Greys
All formats
HEX #D7D7D7
RGB rgb(215, 215, 215)
HSL hsl(0, 0%, 84%)
CSS var --color: #D7D7D7;
RAL RAL 7035
Color analysis
Temperature Neutral
Luminance 68%
Saturation 0%
Brightness 84%
WCAG accessibility
On white background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
1.44:1
AA Fail
AA large Fail
AAA Fail
AAA large Fail
On black background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
14.59:1
AA Pass
AA large Pass
AAA Pass
AAA large Pass
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Where it's used
A widely-used light industrial grey — the standard color for electrical cabinets, switchgear, and machine housings across European industry. Specified in IEC and DIN standards. Pairs with RAL 9005 and RAL 5010.
About this color
RAL 7035 Light grey is a RAL Classic color with HEX value #D7D7D7, RGB(215, 215, 215), HSL(0°, 0%, 84%). It belongs to the Greys family (RAL 7xxx series). WCAG relative luminance: 68%. Contrast on white: 1.44:1. Contrast on black: 14.59:1.
FAQ
RAL 7035 Light grey is a standardized color from the RAL Classic palette, used in industry, architecture, and design for consistent color communication. Its HEX value is #D7D7D7, equivalent to RGB(215, 215, 215).
The HEX code of RAL 7035 Light grey is #D7D7D7. In CSS you can use it directly: color: #D7D7D7; or background-color: #D7D7D7;. Its RGB equivalent is rgb(215, 215, 215) and HSL is hsl(0, 0%, 84%).
RAL codes (e.g. RAL 7035) are physical paint standards created for industrial use — they define exact pigment formulations. HEX codes (e.g. #D7D7D7) are digital representations for screens. The conversion is approximate: the same HEX can look different on screens vs. painted surfaces due to lighting, texture, and pigment variance.
WCAG contrast ratio compares the relative luminance of two colors: (L1+0.05)/(L2+0.05), where L is calculated from linearized RGB values. RAL 7035 Light grey has a relative luminance of 68%, giving a contrast of 1.44:1 on white and 14.59:1 on black. AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.
The HEX value #D7D7D7 is the closest digital approximation of RAL 7035 Light grey, but not an exact physical match. RAL colors are defined by spectrophotometric measurements of physical paint samples. On-screen rendering depends on your monitor calibration, color profile, and ambient lighting.
RAL 7035 Light grey (HEX #D7D7D7) is used in industrial coatings, architectural finishes, signage, and product design wherever greys tones are needed. RAL Classic codes are the standard reference in European manufacturing, construction, and powder coating industries.
RAL Classic contains 215 standardized colors organized into 9 series by hue family: yellows/beiges (1xxx), oranges (2xxx), reds (3xxx), violets (4xxx), blues (5xxx), greens (6xxx), greys (7xxx), browns (8xxx), and whites/blacks (9xxx). RAL 7035 belongs to the Greys family.