Which RAL color standard matches FRENCH GRAY?

Using our Delta-E spectral algorithm, the nearest physical RAL Classic match for FRENCH GRAY is RAL 7038 with an industrial distance (ΔE) of 23.022.

Can I use NTC FRENCH GRAY for professional manufacturing?

Yes. This profile provides the specific registry code (french-gray) used by architectural planners and product designers. We provide CMYK and LAB telemetry to ensure consistency between digital design and physical coating.

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FRENCH GRAY

Calibrated Industrial Signature v4.1

#BDBDC6

HEX SIGNATURE

#BDBDC6

8-BIT sRGB

RGB MATRIX

189, 189, 198

LINEAR COORDINATES

CMYK INK

5%, 5%, 0%, 22%

PROCESS PRINT

CIELAB SPACE

76.86, 1.70, -4.52

PERCEPTUAL D50

HSL CYLINDER

240°, 7%, 76%

HUE SAT LIGHT

XYZ VALUES

49.38, 51.29, 60.72

CIE 1931

Harmonic Manifolds

analogous

monochromatic

complementary

triade

tetrade

split

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Technical Significance

NTC FRENCH GRAY serves as a critical chromatic node in professional manufacturing workflows. By providing the exact CIELAB coordinates (76.86, 1.70, -4.52), we ensure that your digital design intent survives the transition to physical coating without losing spectral fidelity.

In the context of industrial branding, FRENCH GRAY is verified for accessibility and contrast. Use our cross-registry telemetry to find exact matches for RAL and Pantone counterparts, maintaining visual consistency across international production lines.

Registry Queries

The technical hexadecimal coordinate for NTC FRENCH GRAY in our industrial manifold is #BDBDC6. This value is color-calibrated for standard sRGB digital displays.