Graphite black RAL 9011
Color values
HEX #1C1C1C
RGB 28, 28, 28
HSL 0°, 0%, 11%
Series Whites & Blacks
All formats
HEX #1C1C1C
RGB rgb(28, 28, 28)
HSL hsl(0, 0%, 11%)
CSS var --color: #1C1C1C;
RAL RAL 9011
Color analysis
Temperature Neutral
Luminance 1%
Saturation 0%
Brightness 11%
WCAG accessibility
On white background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
17.04:1
AA Pass
AA large Pass
AAA Pass
AAA large Pass
On black background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
1.23:1
AA Fail
AA large Fail
AAA Fail
AAA large Fail
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Where it's used
A deep graphite black used in premium electronics, automotive coatings, and architectural metalwork. Slightly warmer than jet black, pairs with RAL 9010 and RAL 9016.
About this color
RAL 9011 Graphite black is a RAL Classic color with HEX value #1C1C1C, RGB(28, 28, 28), HSL(0°, 0%, 11%). It belongs to the Whites & Blacks family (RAL 9xxx series). WCAG relative luminance: 1%. Contrast on white: 17.04:1. Contrast on black: 1.23:1.
FAQ
RAL 9011 Graphite black is a standardized color from the RAL Classic palette, used in industry, architecture, and design for consistent color communication. Its HEX value is #1C1C1C, equivalent to RGB(28, 28, 28).
The HEX code of RAL 9011 Graphite black is #1C1C1C. In CSS you can use it directly: color: #1C1C1C; or background-color: #1C1C1C;. Its RGB equivalent is rgb(28, 28, 28) and HSL is hsl(0, 0%, 11%).
RAL codes (e.g. RAL 9011) are physical paint standards created for industrial use — they define exact pigment formulations. HEX codes (e.g. #1C1C1C) 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 9011 Graphite black has a relative luminance of 1%, giving a contrast of 17.04:1 on white and 1.23:1 on black. AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.
The HEX value #1C1C1C is the closest digital approximation of RAL 9011 Graphite black, 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 9011 Graphite black (HEX #1C1C1C) 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 9011 belongs to the Whites & Blacks family.