What is the RAL color system?

RAL is an international industrial color standard developed by the German RAL institute. RAL Classic contains 213 standard colors widely used in paints, coatings, plastics, and construction. Each color has a unique 4-digit code.

What's the difference between RAL Classic and RAL Design?

RAL Classic (introduced in 1927) contains 213 colors with codes like RAL 5015. RAL Design (introduced in 1993) contains 1,625 colors with codes like RAL 260 50 15, based on the CIELAB color space. This tool covers all 213 RAL Classic colors.

Can RAL colors be accurately converted to HEX/RGB?

RAL is a physical color standard, while HEX/RGB are digital screen colors — 100% exact conversion isn't possible. The HEX/RGB values in this tool are the RAL-recommended best approximations, though they may appear slightly different on various screens.

How do I find a RAL color?

You can search by RAL code (e.g. "5015" or "RAL 1000"), by color name (e.g. "sky blue"), or browse by color group (Yellows, Oranges, Reds, Purples, Blues, Greens, Greys, Browns, Whites, Blacks).

RAL Color Converter

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