RAL 7003 Moss grey

This page shows RAL color 7003 with the color name Moss grey. This RAL color is in the Grey hues category, part of the RAL Classic color system.

Color name Dutch:	Mosgrijs
Color name German:	Moosgrau
Color name French:	Gris mousse
Color name Italian:	Grigio muschio
Color name Spanish:	Gris musgo
Color name Russian:	Средне шалфейная
Color name Chinese:	苔藓绿
LRV (light reflectance value):	20.19

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Color impression RAL 7003 Moss grey

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Description RAL 7003 Moss grey

RAL 7003, also known as 'Moss grey', is a subdued, earthy grey with a distinct green undertone that gives it a natural and grounded character. It sits between grey and olive, drawing its personality from the muted colors found in stone, lichen, and weathered foliage. Rather than feeling cold or industrial, this shade conveys a sense of age, stability, and quiet resilience, as if it has been shaped by long exposure to the elements. The green influence softens the grey base, lending the color an organic warmth that makes it feel calm and balanced.

RAL 7003 has a low saturation and medium darkness, which allows it to recede gently without becoming dull or lifeless. It adapts easily to different lighting conditions: in bright daylight its greenish note becomes more noticeable, while in softer light it reads as a restrained, neutral grey. This subtle shift adds depth and complexity, making the color feel nuanced and refined instead of flat. Its muted nature allows surrounding colors and materials to stand out, while it quietly provides a cohesive and harmonious backdrop.

Emotionally and aesthetically, RAL 7003 suggests reliability, understatement, and a connection to the natural world. It's associated with functional design, timeless architecture, and environments where durability and discretion are valued. Because it avoids strong contrast or visual noise, it supports a sense of order and calm, making it suitable for spaces or objects intended to feel enduring and unobtrusive. RAL 7003 is a color that does not seek attention, but rewards closer observation with its subtle depth and quietly sophisticated character.

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