Concrete Grey 7023 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #686C5E, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rosemary from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #686C5E · 7023
Concrete Grey
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Concrete Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#686C5E
RGB104, 108, 94
Estimated LRV14.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandRAL
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#64695C
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Colors That Work With Concrete Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Concrete Grey
#686C5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#709865
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Concrete Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Concrete Grey Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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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Concrete Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Concrete Grey have?
Concrete Grey by RAL has a warm (golden) 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 Concrete Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Concrete Grey are Rosemary by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Antiquated Olive by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Green Gate by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Concrete 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 Concrete Grey?
Concrete Grey has a estimated lightness value of 14.5, 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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