Convert RAL 7036 (Platinum grey) to its closest Pantone equivalent. The best match is Cool Gray 9 C (Gray) with ΔE 4.8.
| HEX | #7F7679 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 127, 118, 121 |
| CMYK | 0%, 7%, 5%, 50% |
| HSL | 340°, 4%, 48% |
| LAB | 50.5, 4.0, -0.4 |
| LCH | 50.5, 4.1, 354.2° |
| On White | 4.40:1 — AA Large |
|---|---|
| On Black | 4.77:1 — AA |
| Pantone Code | Name | HEX | ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Gray 9 C | Gray | #75787B | 4.8 |
| 424 C | Gray | #707372 | 5.9 |
| Warm Gray 9 C | Gray | #83786F | 7.0 |
| 877 C | Metallic Silver | #8A8D8F | 9.3 |
| Warm Gray 11 C | Gray | #6E6259 | 10.9 |
The closest Pantone equivalent to RAL 7036 is Cool Gray 9 C (Gray) with a Delta E of 4.8.
RAL 7036 (Platinum grey) has the HEX value #7F7679, RGB(127, 118, 121), CMYK(0%, 7%, 5%, 50%), LAB(50.5, 4.0, -0.4), and LCH values.
Gray conveys neutrality, balance, and sophistication. RAL grays (7xxx) are the most specified colors in industrial design — used in machinery housings, IT equipment, automotive interiors, and architectural facades. Essential as a background that lets other colors stand out.