RAL
Match RAL standard colors to retail paint brands like Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Behr
About RAL
RAL is the European standard color matching system, originating in Germany in 1927. Unlike paint brands, RAL defines standardized color codes used globally across industries — architecture, automotive, industrial coatings, powder coating, and manufacturing. When you specify a RAL color, any manufacturer can produce an exact match.
The RAL Classic collection contains 216 colors, each identified by a 4-digit code. The system also includes RAL Design System Plus (1,825 colors) and RAL Effect (490 colors including metallics). RAL colors are the go-to standard for European architecture, windows, doors, facades, and industrial applications.
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The Color Library
213 colors.
Agate Grey
RAL · 7038
#C3C3C3
Anthracite Grey
RAL · 7016
#293133
Antique Pink
RAL · 3014
#D36E70
Azure Blue
RAL · 5009
#025669
Basalt Grey
RAL · 7012
#4E5754
Beige
RAL · 1001
#C2B078
Beige Brown
RAL · 8024
#79553D
Beige Grey
RAL · 7006
#6D6552
Beige Red
RAL · 3012
#C1876B
Black Blue
RAL · 5004
#18171C
Black Brown
RAL · 8022
#212121
Black Green
RAL · 6012
#343E40
Black Grey
RAL · 7021
#23282B
Black Olive
RAL · 6015
#3B3C36
Black Red
RAL · 3007
#351F21
Blue Green
RAL · 6004
#1F3A3D
Blue Grey
RAL · 7031
#474B4E
Blue Lilac
RAL · 4005
#6C4675
Bottle Green
RAL · 6007
#343B29
Bright Red Orange
RAL · 2008
#F75E25
Brillant Blue
RAL · 5007
#3E5F8A
Broom Yellow
RAL · 1032
#D6AE01
Brown Beige
RAL · 1011
#8A6642
Brown Green
RAL · 6008
#39352A
Brown Grey
RAL · 7013
#464531
Brown Red
RAL · 3011
#781F19
Capri Blue
RAL · 5019
#1B5583
Carmine Red
RAL · 3002
#A2231D
Cement Grey
RAL · 7033
#7D8471
Chestnut Brown
RAL · 8015
#633A34
Chocolate Brown
RAL · 8017
#45322E
Chrome Green
RAL · 6020
#2E3A23
Claret Violet
RAL · 4004
#6E1C34
Clay Brown
RAL · 8003
#734222
Cobalt Blue
RAL · 5013
#1E213D
Colza Yellow
RAL · 1021
#F3DA0B
Concrete Grey
RAL · 7023
#686C5E
Copper Brown
RAL · 8004
#8E402A
Coral Red
RAL · 3016
#B32821
Cream
RAL · 9001
#FAF4E3
Curry
RAL · 1027
#9D9101
Daffodil Yellow
RAL · 1007
#DC9D00
Dahlia Yellow
RAL · 1033
#F3A505
Deep Orange
RAL · 2011
#EC7C26
Distant Blue
RAL · 5023
#49678D
Dusty Grey
RAL · 7037
#7D7F7D
Emerald Green
RAL · 6001
#287233
Fawn Brown
RAL · 8007
#59351F
Fern Green
RAL · 6025
#3D642D
Fir Green
RAL · 6009
#31372B
Flame Red
RAL · 3000
#AF2B1E
Gentian Blue
RAL · 5010
#0E294B
Golden Yellow
RAL · 1004
#CDA434
Granite Grey
RAL · 7026
#2F353B
Graphite Black
RAL · 9011
#1C1C1C
Graphite Grey
RAL · 7024
#474A51
Grass Green
RAL · 6010
#35682D
Green Beige
RAL · 1000
#BEBD7F
Green Blue
RAL · 5001
#1F3438
Green Brown
RAL · 8000
#826C34
Match RAL Colors to Paint Brands
Need to match a RAL specification to a retail paint brand? Click any RAL color below to find the closest available paint from Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr, and 11 other brands — ranked by Delta E accuracy.
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