Pearl dark grey RAL 9023
Color values
HEX #828282
RGB 130, 130, 130
HSL 0°, 0%, 51%
Series Whites & Blacks
All formats
HEX #828282
RGB rgb(130, 130, 130)
HSL hsl(0, 0%, 51%)
CSS var --color: #828282;
RAL RAL 9023
Color analysis
Temperature Neutral
Luminance 22%
Saturation 0%
Brightness 51%
WCAG accessibility
On white background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
3.84:1
AA Fail
AA large Pass
AAA Fail
AAA large Fail
On black background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
5.46:1
AA Pass
AA large Pass
AAA Fail
AAA large Pass
Tint & shade scale
Use this color in other tools
Where it's used
A dark grey with pearlescent properties used in automotive coatings, premium electronics, and architectural hardware. Pairs with RAL 9010 and RAL 9005.
About this color
RAL 9023 Pearl dark grey is a RAL Classic color with HEX value #828282, RGB(130, 130, 130), HSL(0°, 0%, 51%). It belongs to the Whites & Blacks family (RAL 9xxx series). WCAG relative luminance: 22%. Contrast on white: 3.84:1. Contrast on black: 5.46:1.
FAQ
RAL 9023 Pearl dark grey is a standardized color from the RAL Classic palette, used in industry, architecture, and design for consistent color communication. Its HEX value is #828282, equivalent to RGB(130, 130, 130).
The HEX code of RAL 9023 Pearl dark grey is #828282. In CSS you can use it directly: color: #828282; or background-color: #828282;. Its RGB equivalent is rgb(130, 130, 130) and HSL is hsl(0, 0%, 51%).
RAL codes (e.g. RAL 9023) are physical paint standards created for industrial use — they define exact pigment formulations. HEX codes (e.g. #828282) 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 9023 Pearl dark grey has a relative luminance of 22%, giving a contrast of 3.84:1 on white and 5.46:1 on black. AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.
The HEX value #828282 is the closest digital approximation of RAL 9023 Pearl dark 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 9023 Pearl dark grey (HEX #828282) 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 9023 belongs to the Whites & Blacks family.