Basalt Grey 7012 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #4E5754, estimated LRV 9 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Sea Shadow from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #4E5754 · 7012
Basalt Grey
9%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Basalt Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#4E5754
RGB78, 87, 84
Estimated LRV9.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandRAL
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Colors That Work With Basalt Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Basalt Grey
#4E5754
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#567A82
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Basalt Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Basalt Grey Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Basalt Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Basalt Grey have?
Basalt Grey by RAL has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Basalt Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Basalt Grey are Deep Sea Shadow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Deep Sea Shadow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Deepest River by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Basalt Grey's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Basalt Grey?
Basalt Grey has a estimated lightness value of 9.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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