Grey aluminium RAL 9007
Color values
HEX #8F8F8F
RGB 143, 143, 143
HSL 0°, 0%, 56%
Series Whites & Blacks
All formats
HEX #8F8F8F
RGB rgb(143, 143, 143)
HSL hsl(0, 0%, 56%)
CSS var --color: #8F8F8F;
RAL RAL 9007
Color analysis
Temperature Neutral
Luminance 27%
Saturation 0%
Brightness 56%
WCAG accessibility
On white background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
3.23:1
AA Fail
AA large Pass
AAA Fail
AAA large Fail
On black background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
6.49:1
AA Pass
AA large Pass
AAA Fail
AAA large Pass
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Where it's used
A medium metallic grey resembling anodized aluminum used in machine housings, vehicle trim, and architectural profiles. Industrial and refined, pairs with RAL 9005 and RAL 9010.
About this color
RAL 9007 Grey aluminium is a RAL Classic color with HEX value #8F8F8F, RGB(143, 143, 143), HSL(0°, 0%, 56%). It belongs to the Whites & Blacks family (RAL 9xxx series). WCAG relative luminance: 27%. Contrast on white: 3.23:1. Contrast on black: 6.49:1.
FAQ
RAL 9007 Grey aluminium is a standardized color from the RAL Classic palette, used in industry, architecture, and design for consistent color communication. Its HEX value is #8F8F8F, equivalent to RGB(143, 143, 143).
The HEX code of RAL 9007 Grey aluminium is #8F8F8F. In CSS you can use it directly: color: #8F8F8F; or background-color: #8F8F8F;. Its RGB equivalent is rgb(143, 143, 143) and HSL is hsl(0, 0%, 56%).
RAL codes (e.g. RAL 9007) are physical paint standards created for industrial use — they define exact pigment formulations. HEX codes (e.g. #8F8F8F) 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 9007 Grey aluminium has a relative luminance of 27%, giving a contrast of 3.23:1 on white and 6.49:1 on black. AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.
The HEX value #8F8F8F is the closest digital approximation of RAL 9007 Grey aluminium, 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 9007 Grey aluminium (HEX #8F8F8F) is used in industrial coatings, architectural finishes, signage, and product design wherever whites & blacks 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 9007 belongs to the Whites & Blacks family.