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
15 colors in orange · warm undertone.
Bright Red Orange
RAL · 2008
#F75E25
Clay Brown
RAL · 8003
#734222
Daffodil Yellow
RAL · 1007
#DC9D00
Dahlia Yellow
RAL · 1033
#F3A505
Deep Orange
RAL · 2011
#EC7C26
Luminous Bright Orange
RAL · 2007
#FFA420
Maize Yellow
RAL · 1006
#E4A010
Melon Yellow
RAL · 1028
#F4A900
Ochre Brown
RAL · 8001
#955F20
Orange Brown
RAL · 8023
#A65E2E
Pastel Orange
RAL · 2003
#FF7514
Pastel Yellow
RAL · 1034
#EFA94A
Pearl Orange
RAL · 2013
#C35831
Sun Yellow
RAL · 1037
#F39F18
Yellow Orange
RAL · 2000
#ED760E
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.
Cross-Brand Matching
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