Match RAL standard colors to retail paint brands like Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Behr
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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84 colors · warm undertone.
Red Violet
RAL · 4002
#922B3E
Rose
RAL · 3017
#E63244
Ruby Red
RAL · 3003
#9B111E
Salmon Pink
RAL · 3022
#D95030
Salmon Range
RAL · 2012
#E55137
Signal Blue
RAL · 5005
#1E2D6E
Signal Brown
RAL · 8002
#6C3B2A
Signal Grey
RAL · 7004
#969992
Signal Orange
RAL · 2010
#D84B20
Signal Red
RAL · 3001
#A52019
Signal Violet
RAL · 4008
#924E7D
Stone Grey
RAL · 7030
#8B8C7A
Strawberry Red
RAL · 3018
#D53032
Sun Yellow
RAL · 1037
#F39F18
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL · 7010
#4C514A
Telemagenta
RAL · 4010
#D72D6D
Tomato Red
RAL · 3013
#A12312
Traffic Orange
RAL · 2009
#F54021
Traffic Purple
RAL · 4006
#A03472
Traffic Red
RAL · 3020
#CC0605
Ultramarine Blue
RAL · 5002
#20214F
Vermilion
RAL · 2002
#CB2821
Wine Red
RAL · 3005
#5E2129
Yellow Orange
RAL · 2000
#ED760E
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