Agate grey (No.7038) by RAL Classic is a pale neutral grey. Hex: #B5B8B1. RGB: 181, 184, 177. The nearest paint match is Johnstone's Venice Grey (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £7.53 per litre. Other close alternatives include Farrow & Ball Light Blue (ΔE 1.5) and Johnstone's Half Dome (ΔE 1.6).
Agate grey (No.7038) by RAL Classic
- Hex
#B5B8B1- RGB
- 181, 184, 177
- Colour system
- RAL Classic
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Nearest paint matches & alternatives
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Grey | Johnstone's | 1.5 | Near-identical | £7.53 | £1.26 |
| Light Blue | Farrow & Ball | 1.5 | Near-identical | £26.40 | £4.06 |
| Half Dome | Johnstone's | 1.6 | Near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Cloudy Day | Crown | 1.6 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Almost Grey | Craig & Rose | 1.9 | Near-identical | £18.00 | £2.57 |
| Felted Wool | Johnstone's | 2.0 | Near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Crystal Palace (No.SAP1036) | Sanderson | 2.1 | Near-identical | £20.00 | — |
| Hikers Paradise | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Lamp Room Gray | Farrow & Ball | 2.3 | Near-identical | £26.40 | £4.06 |
Venice Grey
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.5
£7.53/L
£1.26/m2
Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 1.5
£26.40/L
£4.06/m2
Half Dome
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Cloudy Day
Crown
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
Almost Grey
Craig & Rose
Near-identical
ΔE 1.9
£18.00/L
£2.57/m2
Felted Wool
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.0
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Crystal Palace
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 2.1
£20.00/L
Hikers Paradise
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£26.40/L
£4.06/m2
Brand-by-brand comparison
See how Agate grey sits next to the closest paints from one specific brand at a time, ranked by how close they are.
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Johnstone's (closest: ΔE 1.5)
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Farrow & Ball (closest: ΔE 1.5)
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Crown (closest: ΔE 1.6)
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Craig & Rose (closest: ΔE 1.9)
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Sanderson (closest: ΔE 2.1)
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Lick (closest: ΔE 2.4)
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Dulux (closest: ΔE 2.4)
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Mylands (closest: ΔE 2.6)
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Earthborn (closest: ΔE 2.8)
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Dulux Heritage (closest: ΔE 2.9)
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Coat (closest: ΔE 3.0)
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Zoffany (closest: ΔE 3.1)
- RAL Classic Agate grey vs Edward Bulmer (closest: ΔE 3.1)
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