This page shows RAL color 7042 with the color name Traffic grey A. This RAL color is in the Grey hues category, part of the RAL Classic color system.

RAL is a color matching system that defines colors for paints, coatings and plastics. On this website you find all RAL colors (2,831). RAL Classic is the most well-known and widely used system, with RAL 9010 (pure white) being the best-known RAL color.

Mar 5, 2025 · Explore the full list of 2,540 RAL colors (Classic, Design, Effect and Plastics) along with their Hex, RGB, CMYK and RAL color codes.

RAL is a colour management system used in Europe that is created and administered by the German RAL gGmbH [de][1] (RAL non-profit LLC), which is a subsidiary of the German RAL Institute [de]. In colloquial speech, RAL refers to the RAL Classic system, mainly used for varnish and powder coating, but now plastics as well.

Apr 8, 2025 · Find all the information on the color reference 742 Red for Nissan cars. This shade, which was introduced on Nissan cars in 1989 - 1992, requires a light grey undercoat and is used on bodywork. Its dominant colour is red.

With RAL CLASSIC we offer you a colour collection of timeless and proven industrial colours covering the entire colour spectrum. For nearly 100 years, RAL CLASSIC has set a worldwide standard for modern colour schemes. Use the interaction of 216 intensive and subdued shades to develop colour harmonies and nuance-rich contrasts.

Here you can see the example of RAL 7042 colour in RAL charts. This colour shade is a part of RAL Classic colour deck, it is also known by Traffic grey A name. This RAL shade is one of 38 colours in Grey hues chart. RAL 7042 LRV Value is known to be ≈ 30.93%.

RAL 7042 colour belongs to RAL Classic Color System, a colour matching system mainly used for varnish and powder coating but nowadays there are reference panels for plastics as well.

The 'Traffic grey A' is a name attributed to this exact color tone on RAL Classic color chart. The name you see here is considered official, which means that you can safely use it when reffering to this RAL Classic color without any confusion.

Compare Benjamin Moore 742 and Sherwin Williams SW 6942 side by side. Understand the differences in hue, saturation, lightness, and value.