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Squirrel grey

Often used for its versatile qualities, Squirrel grey remains a staple for RAL Classic designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 12 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#7A888E

LRV

25.68

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Light Reflectance Value
25.68
Medium

Squirrel grey in Real Rooms

Squirrel grey has a medium LRV of 25.68 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.

10 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Squirrel grey on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

RAL Classic Squirrel grey 7000 living room

RAL Classic Squirrel grey 7000 living room

@juliavancostenoble

2 Misc Photos

See how Squirrel grey is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

RAL Classic Squirrel grey 7000 floor

RAL Classic Squirrel grey 7000 floor

@podlogiisciany

RAL Classic Squirrel grey 7000 door

RAL Classic Squirrel grey 7000 door

@ila.kapi

Similar Colors

Squirrel grey
Squirrel grey
Telegrey 1
Telegrey 1
Squirrel grey vs Telegrey 1
RAL ClassicClassic
Squirrel grey
RAL 7000 · LRV 26
RAL ClassicClassic
Telegrey 1
RAL 7045 · LRV 31

A 6-point LRV gap (31 vs 26) makes Telegrey 1 the marginally brighter of the two.

Squirrel grey
Squirrel grey
Telegrey 2
Telegrey 2
Squirrel grey vs Telegrey 2
RAL ClassicClassic
Squirrel grey
RAL 7000 · LRV 26
RAL ClassicClassic
Telegrey 2
RAL 7046 · LRV 25

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Squirrel grey
Squirrel grey
Window grey
Window grey
Squirrel grey vs Window grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Squirrel grey
RAL 7000 · LRV 26
RAL ClassicClassic
Window grey
RAL 7040 · LRV 36

A 10-point LRV gap (36 vs 26) makes Window grey the marginally brighter of the two.

Silver grey
Silver grey
Squirrel grey
Squirrel grey
Silver grey vs Squirrel grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Silver grey
RAL 7001 · LRV 32
RAL ClassicClassic
Squirrel grey
RAL 7000 · LRV 26

A 6-point LRV gap (32 vs 26) makes Silver grey the marginally brighter of the two.

Blue grey
Blue grey
Squirrel grey
Squirrel grey
Blue grey vs Squirrel grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Blue grey
RAL 7031 · LRV 16
RAL ClassicClassic
Squirrel grey
RAL 7000 · LRV 26

A 9-point LRV gap (26 vs 16) makes Squirrel grey the marginally brighter of the two.

Iron grey
Iron grey
Squirrel grey
Squirrel grey
Iron grey vs Squirrel grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Iron grey
RAL 7011 · LRV 12
RAL ClassicClassic
Squirrel grey
RAL 7000 · LRV 26

At LRV 26 vs 12, Squirrel grey is decisively the brighter choice.

Complementary Colors

Beige grey
Beige grey
Squirrel grey
Squirrel grey
Beige grey vs Squirrel grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Beige grey
RAL 7006 · LRV 17
RAL ClassicClassic
Squirrel grey
RAL 7000 · LRV 26

A 9-point LRV gap (26 vs 17) makes Squirrel grey the marginally brighter of the two.

Grey beige
Grey beige
Squirrel grey
Squirrel grey
Grey beige vs Squirrel grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey beige
RAL 1019 · LRV 31
RAL ClassicClassic
Squirrel grey
RAL 7000 · LRV 26

A 5-point LRV gap (31 vs 26) makes Grey beige the marginally brighter of the two.

Pale brown
Pale brown
Squirrel grey
Squirrel grey
Pale brown vs Squirrel grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale brown
RAL 8025 · LRV 14
RAL ClassicClassic
Squirrel grey
RAL 7000 · LRV 26

Squirrel grey reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 14), opening up a space where Pale brown encloses it.

Chocolate brown
Chocolate brown
Squirrel grey
Squirrel grey
Chocolate brown vs Squirrel grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Chocolate brown
RAL 8017 · LRV 7
RAL ClassicClassic
Squirrel grey
RAL 7000 · LRV 26

At LRV 26 vs 7, Squirrel grey is decisively the brighter choice.

Sepia brown
Sepia brown
Squirrel grey
Squirrel grey
Sepia brown vs Squirrel grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Sepia brown
RAL 8014 · LRV 7
RAL ClassicClassic
Squirrel grey
RAL 7000 · LRV 26

Squirrel grey reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 7), opening up a space where Sepia brown encloses it.

Squirrel grey
Squirrel grey
Terra brown
Terra brown
Squirrel grey vs Terra brown
RAL ClassicClassic
Squirrel grey
RAL 7000 · LRV 26
RAL ClassicClassic
Terra brown
RAL 8028 · LRV 8

At LRV 26 vs 8, Squirrel grey is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#7A888E
RGB122, 136, 142
HSL198° 8% 52%
CMYK14 4 0 44
CIE LabL: 55.8 a: -3.8 b: -4.9
XYZX: 21.71 Y: 23.70 Z: 29.01