RAL 7042 Traffic grey A
#8F9695  ·  hsl(171.43, 3.23%, 57.45%)
Tints & Shades
#232625
#393C3C
#4E5352
#636A69
#79817F
#8F9695
#A0A6A5
#B1B6B5
#C1C5C5
#D2D5D5
#E3E5E5
Color Values
Hex #8F9695
RGB 143, 150, 149
HSL hsl(171.43, 3.23%, 57.45%)
CMYK 5%, 0%, 1%, 41%
CSS Variable
--color-ral-7042-traffic-grey-a: #8F9695;
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On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
3.02:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
6.96:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
About this color

RAL 7042 Traffic grey A — RAL 7042 Traffic grey A is the official RAL Classic designation for this industrial standard color. It belongs to the Gray family: a medium-toned, nearly neutral tone with hex code #8F9695 and RGB values of 143, 150, 149. Its dominant channel values give it a cool undertone typical of the RAL system’s carefully defined appearance. Traffic grey A is widely used in architecture, product design, and industrial coatings. It pairs well with complementary neutrals and other RAL tones from the same family. Nearest neighbors: related RAL Classic shades in the same hue group.

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High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
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Complexion Resonance

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Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
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