Traffic Grey B 7043 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #4E5452, LRV 9 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Pool from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4E5452 · 7043
Traffic Grey B
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Traffic Grey B Technical Profile
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Traffic Grey B in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Traffic Grey B in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALTraffic Grey B
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBlack Pool
Black Pool
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Black Evergreen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Sea Shadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Deep River
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Deep Sea Shadow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Rock Bottom
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Satin Black
Behr
Very similar
Black Widow
PPG
Very similar
Dark and Stormy
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Motor Gray
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Traffic Grey B
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Traffic Grey B
#4E5452
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#557980
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Traffic Grey B
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Traffic Grey B 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 Traffic Grey B.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Traffic Grey B — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Traffic Grey B have?
Traffic Grey B by RAL has a cool (green) 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 Traffic Grey B in your own space before committing.
What colors match Traffic Grey B from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Traffic Grey B are Black Pool by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Metal .05 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Black Evergreen by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Traffic Grey B'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 Traffic Grey B?
Traffic Grey B has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.6, 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 Traffic Grey B's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.