Silver grey (No.7001) by RAL Classic is a light grey with a subtle cyan undertone. Hex: #8A9597. RGB: 138, 149, 151. The nearest paint match is Johnstone's After The Storm (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Edward Bulmer Cerullian Blue (ΔE 2.2) and Johnstone's Ufo (ΔE 2.3).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After The Storm | Johnstone's | 1.7 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cerullian Blue | Edward Bulmer | 2.2 | Near-identical | £26.40 | £4.40 |
| Ufo | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pachyderm | Johnstone's | 2.7 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Steeple Grey | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Steel Pole | Craig & Rose | 2.8 | Near-identical | £18.00 | £2.57 |
| Grey Suit | Johnstone's | 2.9 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cloudy Grey | Johnstone's | 2.9 | Near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Aqua Smoke | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
After The Storm
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Cerullian Blue
Edward Bulmer
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£26.40/L
£4.40/m2
Ufo
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Pachyderm
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Steeple Grey
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Steel Pole
Craig & Rose
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£18.00/L
£2.57/m2
Grey Suit
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.9
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Cloudy Grey
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.9
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Aqua Smoke
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
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