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
84 colors · warm undertone.
Antique Pink
RAL · 3014
#D36E70
Beige Brown
RAL · 8024
#79553D
Beige Red
RAL · 3012
#C1876B
Black Olive
RAL · 6015
#3B3C36
Black Red
RAL · 3007
#351F21
Blue Lilac
RAL · 4005
#6C4675
Bright Red Orange
RAL · 2008
#F75E25
Brown Beige
RAL · 1011
#8A6642
Brown Red
RAL · 3011
#781F19
Carmine Red
RAL · 3002
#A2231D
Cement Grey
RAL · 7033
#7D8471
Chestnut Brown
RAL · 8015
#633A34
Claret Violet
RAL · 4004
#6E1C34
Clay Brown
RAL · 8003
#734222
Concrete Grey
RAL · 7023
#686C5E
Copper Brown
RAL · 8004
#8E402A
Coral Red
RAL · 3016
#B32821
Daffodil Yellow
RAL · 1007
#DC9D00
Dahlia Yellow
RAL · 1033
#F3A505
Deep Orange
RAL · 2011
#EC7C26
Fawn Brown
RAL · 8007
#59351F
Flame Red
RAL · 3000
#AF2B1E
Grey Brown
RAL · 8019
#403A3A
Heather Violet
RAL · 4003
#DE4C8A
Light Pink
RAL · 3015
#EA899A
Luminous
RAL · 3026
#FE0000
Luminous Bright Orange
RAL · 2007
#FFA420
Luminous Orange
RAL · 2005
#FF2301
Luminous Red
RAL · 3024
#F80000
Mahogany Brown
RAL · 8016
#4C2F27
Maize Yellow
RAL · 1006
#E4A010
Melon Yellow
RAL · 1028
#F4A900
Mouse Grey
RAL · 7005
#646B63
Night Blue
RAL · 5022
#252850
Nut Brown
RAL · 8011
#5B3A29
Ochre Brown
RAL · 8001
#955F20
Olive Brown
RAL · 8008
#6F4F28
Orange Brown
RAL · 8023
#A65E2E
Orient Red
RAL · 3031
#B32428
Oxide Red
RAL · 3009
#642424
Pastel Orange
RAL · 2003
#FF7514
Pastel Violet
RAL · 4009
#A47D90
Pastel Yellow
RAL · 1034
#EFA94A
Pearl Copper
RAL · 8029
#763C28
Pearl Gold
RAL · 1036
#705335
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL · 7048
#898176
Pearl Orange
RAL · 2013
#C35831
Pearl Pink
RAL · 3033
#B44C43
Pearl Ruby Red
RAL · 3032
#721422
Pearl Violet
RAL · 4011
#8673A1
Platinum Grey
RAL · 7036
#7F7679
Pure Orange
RAL · 2004
#F44611
Pure Red
RAL · 3028
#CB3234
Purple Red
RAL · 3004
#75151E
Purple Violet
RAL · 4007
#4A192C
Quartz Grey
RAL · 7039
#6C6960
Raspberry Red
RAL · 3027
#C51D34
Red Brown
RAL · 8012
#592321
Red Lilac
RAL · 4001
#6D3F5B
Red Orange
RAL · 2001
#C93C20
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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