RAL 7000 Squirrel grey

This page shows RAL color 7000 with the color name Squirrel grey. This RAL color is in the Grey hues category, part of the RAL Classic color system.

Color name Dutch:	Pelsgrijs
Color name German:	Fehgrau
Color name French:	Gris petit-gris
Color name Italian:	Grigio vaio
Color name Spanish:	Gris ardilla
Color name Russian:	Серая белка
Color name Chinese:	松鼠灰
LRV (light reflectance value):	25.68

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Color impression RAL 7000 Squirrel grey

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Description RAL 7000 Squirrel grey

RAL 7000, also known as 'Squirrel grey', is a medium-light grey with a distinctly cool and technical character that places it between neutral industrial greys and slightly bluish modern tones. It carries a subtle steel-like quality, giving it a calm, controlled appearance that feels neither warm nor stark. The color has enough depth to avoid looking flat, yet it remains restrained and balanced, making it well suited to environments where clarity and professionalism are important.

RAL 7000 reflects light in a soft, even manner, which helps surfaces maintain a clean and consistent look under varying lighting conditions. Its cool undertone gives it a contemporary edge, associated with precision, engineering, and modern architecture. At the same time, it avoids the cold severity of darker greys, allowing it to feel approachable and versatile rather than imposing.

In design contexts, RAL 7000 conveys reliability, order, and technical competence. It pairs naturally with metallic finishes, glass, and concrete, reinforcing an industrial or minimalist aesthetic, but it can also act as a quiet backdrop for brighter accent colors. Whether used on large surfaces or finer details, the color tends to recede slightly, supporting surrounding elements rather than competing for attention.

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