RAL 7035 Light Grey (Light Gray)
RAL 7035 Light grey (Lichtgrau) is a light grey. HEX #CBD0CC, RGB 203, 208, 204.
RAL 7035 colour values
Light grey (Lichtgrau)
- HEX
- #CBD0CC
- RGB
- 203, 208, 204
- CMYK
- 2, 0, 2, 18
- LAB
- L* 83 a* -2.44 b* 1.39
Screen values from our data: sRGB approximations of a physical colour standard. Published HEX values for RAL 7035 differ between sources.
Closest Pantone matches
Ranked by ΔE*00The three Pantone coated colours nearest to RAL 7035 in our data, ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference, the same matching the RAL to Pantone converter uses.
Pantone 420 C
Pantone Cool Gray 3 C
Pantone Cool Gray 2 C
Approximate match — RAL and Pantone values here are sRGB screen approximations, not measured samples.
RAL 7035 vs similar colours
The 3 RAL Classic colours nearest to RAL 7035 by ΔE2000 in our data, each shown beside it. Lighter or darker compares their CIELAB L* values.
Smooth, fine texture and textured finishes
A RAL code fixes a colour, not a surface. The same RAL 7035 can be ordered as a smooth gloss, satin or matt paint, or as a fine-textured or textured powder coating, and each looks a little different even when the pigment is matched exactly.
Gloss changes how much light a surface reflects straight back. A glossy panel shows a sharp highlight and, away from it, tends to look deeper and darker; a matt panel scatters light evenly and tends to look lighter and flatter. Gloss is specified separately from the colour, usually in gloss units measured at 60°, and where matt ends and satin or gloss begins differs between suppliers.
Smooth
An even film in matt, satin or gloss. It shows the colour most uniformly, and also shows dents, scratches and an uneven substrate most readily.
Fine texture
A slightly rough, low-gloss powder coating, often sold as fine structure (Feinstruktur). It is hard-wearing and good at hiding small surface flaws and fingerprints.
Textured
A coarser, more pronounced texture. The small shadows in the surface make the colour look less even, and it can read slightly darker than a smooth panel.
To match parts from different suppliers, specify the RAL code together with the gloss level and the texture, and compare physical samples of the same finish under the same light.
Where RAL 7035 is used
RAL 7035 is commonly specified for:
- Electrical enclosures and control cabinets: it is a standard enclosure grey from manufacturers such as Rittal
- Machinery and machine housings
- Industrial interiors
Names
RAL 7035 in English and German, as listed in our data.
- English
- Light grey
- German
- Lichtgrau
How we calculate
Every value on this page comes from our RAL data: an sRGB HEX value (D65 white point), its RGB channels, CIELAB under D65, and CMYK from a simple formula with no printer profile, so treat the CMYK as a starting point for print. The Pantone matches and the comparisons use the CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE2000) between CIELAB values, the same calculation as the RAL to Pantone and HEX to RAL converters. Lighter and darker compare CIELAB L*, and the summary at the top calls a colour dark below L* 35 and light from L* 65.
Published screen (HEX and RGB) equivalents for RAL colours differ between sources. Ours are approximations of a physical standard, so check a physical RAL fan deck for exact work.