Convert RAL 9022 (Pearl light grey) to its closest Pantone equivalent. The best match is 877 C (Metallic Silver) with ΔE 6.1.
| HEX | #9C9C9C |
|---|---|
| RGB | 156, 156, 156 |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 0%, 39% |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 61% |
| LAB | 64.4, 0.0, -0.0 |
| LCH | 64.4, 0.0, 296.8° |
| On White | 2.75:1 — Fail |
|---|---|
| On Black | 7.65:1 — AAA |
| Pantone Code | Name | HEX | ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 877 C | Metallic Silver | #8A8D8F | 6.1 |
| Cool Gray 5 C | Gray | #B1B3B3 | 8.5 |
| Warm Gray 5 C | Gray | #B6ADA5 | 8.8 |
| Cool Gray 9 C | Gray | #75787B | 14.2 |
| Warm Gray 9 C | Gray | #83786F | 14.9 |
The closest Pantone equivalent to RAL 9022 is 877 C (Metallic Silver) with a Delta E of 6.1.
RAL 9022 (Pearl light grey) has the HEX value #9C9C9C, RGB(156, 156, 156), CMYK(0%, 0%, 0%, 39%), LAB(64.4, 0.0, -0.0), 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.