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RAL 9002 Grey White Paint
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This color is commonly specified for painting industrial equipment, enclosures, machine housings, sheet metal, hardware, or fixtures within manufacturing settings, and utility spaces, warehouses, or technical rooms needing a light, neutral background. It is also used for touch-up and maintenance of pre-coated or powder coated parts specified to RAL9002, as well as for rail, marine, or infrastructure elements where color standardization matters.
RAL 9002 Grey White is selected when a white tone is needed but a pure bright white is too stark or impractical, especially in industrial application. Its moderate lightness ensures good visibility while helping to mask minor dirt or wear, and its cool undertone works well with neutral and metallic finishes. Matte finishes enhance the grey quality, while higher gloss makes the color read cleaner and less grey. Surface texture and lighting can cause some shifts in perceived warmth or coolness. This color is essential when RAL standardization is specified on technical drawings.
Digital approximations
Values
HEX: #D7D5CA
RGB: 215, 213, 202
LAB: 85.1, -1.1, 5.4
Insights
- High L value (85.1) and LRV (66.28) yield a finish that reads clearly as very light, aiding visibility in industrial uses.
- Low chroma (5.56) and near-zero a value emphasize neutrality and prevent the color from looking overtly warm or cool under most conditions.
- Digital values match the standard well but should only be used as close visual guidance; paint will look different depending on gloss and light.
Digital values are approximations.
Paint appearance varies by finish and lighting.
Similar colors:
RAL 9010 Pure White brighter and slightly warmer, with higher L and LRV.
RAL 9001 Cream warmer and more yellowed than RAL9002, with a stronger b value.
RAL 7035 Light Grey cooler, with more definite grey tonality and lower lightness.
Product Data
About RAL
RAL is a European Color Standard often used for powder coating products and equipment. MyPerfectColor helps manufacturers; fabricators; refurbishers; equipment supply, rental and maintenance organizations save money and improve quality through exact match color solutions. Some common requests we receive for RAL Colors include spray paint, pens and bottles used for touch up and OEM applications.
Representation of the RAL Colours is done with the approval of RAL gGmbH, 53111 Bonn, Germany.
Please note that the representation of colours on the website can only approximate the actual RAL colour shades as they are registered as varnish samples.
RAL CLASSIC © RAL, Bonn 2019.
RAL DESIGN SYSTEM © RAL, Bonn 2019.
RAL EFFECT © RAL, Bonn 2019.
RAL colors may vary from RAL Color Standards based on lighting conditions, angle of view and/or due to differences in pigments, manufacturing process, substrate and/or limitations in the color capability of the paint.
Frequently Asked Questions About RAL 9002 Grey White Paint
When is standard RAL 9002 Grey White sufficient, and when should we match an existing part?
RAL 9002 defines the color target, not the coating process. Use standard RAL 9002 when the acceptance will be against the RAL standard and minor sheen/texture differences are acceptable.
- Standard RAL 9002 is OK for cross-material coordination where finishes already differ (e.g., powder next to liquid), low-criticality touch-up or small parts, and projects without adjacent blend lines requiring a seamless appearance.
- Request a sample/OEM-based match for high-visibility cosmetic surfaces, large continuous areas or replacements next to existing parts, when the customer will compare to an existing part (not the RAL deck), or when an OEM powder code is specified.
Action: If matching an installed part, send a clean representative sample or provide the exact OEM powder brand/code. State acceptance basis (match to RAL standard vs match to customer sample) and include required gloss/texture and inspection conditions. This avoids rework due to process-related appearance differences.
What coverage and hiding should we expect with RAL 9002 Grey White, and how should we plan quantities?
As a light off-white, RAL 9002 can require more build to hide dark or patchy substrates. Plan for primer plus multiple color coats.
- Liquid coatings: Typical planning basis is ~350-400 sq ft/gal per coat at ~1 mil DFT on smooth, primed surfaces. Expect 2-3 color coats over a uniform gray/white primer for full hide; more on dark/porous or textured substrates.
- Aerosols: A standard 11-12 oz can typically covers ~15-25 sq ft per coat on smooth, primed surfaces. Plan 2-3 color coats over primer; coverage drops on textured or unsealed areas.
- To improve efficiency: Use a compatible gray/white primer, create a uniform undercoat, avoid spot-priming that telegraphs through, and verify hiding on a small test area before committing.
- Powder vs liquid: If you are visually aligning liquid touch-up to a powder-coated part, expect slight differences in hiding and sheen; order sufficient material to allow for an extra coat if needed.
Our customer spec only says "RAL 9002 Grey White." What else must procurement define to avoid rejection?
"RAL 9002" sets the color target only. Confirm the following before ordering:
- Basis of match: Is acceptance against the RAL standard or against an existing coated part? If a part, provide a sample or the exact OEM powder manufacturer/code.
- Coating process and finish: Powder or liquid, required gloss level and tolerance, and any texture (smooth vs textured). Note that powder and liquid can look different at the same RAL.
- Resin/performance: Required chemistry (e.g., epoxy, polyester, urethane) and environmental/chemical exposure, cure limits, and service temperature.
- Substrate and prep: Material, surface profile, primer requirements, and target film build.
- Acceptance criteria: State the reference (RAL deck vs customer sample), inspection lighting (e.g., daylight-simulated), viewing distance, and any lot-to-lot uniformity needs for assemblies.
If any of the above are unknown and the surface is cosmetic or large-area, default to a sample-based match to minimize acceptance risk.
What color is RAL 9002?
When will I receive my paint matching RAL9002 Grey White? Can I get it right away?
Can I use RAL9002 Grey White for touching up powder coating?
Yes, our spray paint, paint pens and touch up bottles are ideal for touching up parts of all kinds, including powder coatings. However, keep in mind that our version of RAL9002 Grey White is based on the color swatch contained in the official RAL color book. The color and sheen of your specific production parts may be different. If you need a touch up application, we can create a touch up solution precisely matching your specific parts.
Learn more about our color matching service.
What are the RGB, HEX and LRV values for RAL9002 Grey White?
What is spray paint matched to RAL9002 Grey White made of? And how much area will one can cover?
MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to RAL9002 Grey White enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray can will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
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How do I convert RAL9002 Grey White to a different color from another paint company?
While we can provide RAL9002 Grey White in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.