Tarpaulin Grey 7010 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #4C514A, LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Enchanted Forest Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4C514A · 7010
Tarpaulin Grey
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tarpaulin Grey Technical Profile
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Tarpaulin Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tarpaulin Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALTarpaulin Grey
Nearly identical
PPGEnchanted Forest Green
Enchanted Forest Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Forest Floor
Behr
Nearly identical
Iron River
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shade‐Grown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blackened Pine
Valspar
Very similar
Deep River
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Oyster Catch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Opera Evening
Vista Paint
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mertie Kay
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Toasted Poppyseed
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tarpaulin Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tarpaulin Grey
#4C514A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#527C5B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tarpaulin Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tarpaulin 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
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Tarpaulin Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tarpaulin Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tarpaulin Grey have?
Tarpaulin Grey by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tarpaulin Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tarpaulin Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tarpaulin Grey are Enchanted Forest Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Forest Floor by Behr (a near-identical match), Iron River by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tarpaulin 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 Tarpaulin Grey?
Tarpaulin Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.9, 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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Why Tarpaulin Grey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.