Window grey
With a focus on versatile tones, Window grey (RAL 7040) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 11 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#989EA1
LRV
35.91
Window grey in Real Rooms
Window grey has a medium LRV of 35.91 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
4 Front Door Photos
Choosing Window grey for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
RAL Classic 7040 front door review
@awrightimprovement
RAL Classic 7040 front door color
@hochholzhausbau
RAL Classic 7040 front door
@essonne_fermetures
RAL Classic 7040 front door paint
@essonne_fermetures
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Window grey on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
RAL Classic 7040 kitchen cabinets paint
@yakushev_mebel
RAL Classic 7040 kitchen cabinets
@yakushev_mebel
RAL Classic Window grey kitchen cabinets
@yakushev_mebel
RAL Classic Window grey kitchen cabinets
@hs_meble
1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Window grey acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
RAL Classic Window grey 7040 stairs
@dominikstenka
2 Misc Photos
These examples of Window grey in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
RAL Classic Window grey 7040 radiator heat
@nord_heat
RAL Classic Window grey 7040 door
@interio_group
Similar Colors
Window grey reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Window grey reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Window grey reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (36 vs 26) makes Window grey the marginally brighter of the two.
Window grey reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 16), opening up a space where Blue grey encloses it.
Complementary Colors
Window grey reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 17), opening up a space where Beige grey encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 36 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Window grey reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 11), opening up a space where Brown grey encloses it.
Window grey reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Window grey reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 6), opening up a space where Olive drab encloses it.
At LRV 36 vs 14, Window grey is decisively the brighter choice.
Window grey reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 7), opening up a space where Chocolate brown encloses it.