Ral Classic Colours =link= | RELIABLE • 2026 |
| Collection | Number of Colors | Primary Use Case | Finish | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 215 | General industrial, machinery, architecture | Matte (Gloss level ~40%) | | RAL 841-GL | 190 (largely overlapping) | High-visibility, signage, automotive | Glossy (Gloss level ~85%) |
| RAL Code | Name | Typical Use | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1015 | Light Ivory | Office furniture, interior trim | | 2008 | Bright Red Orange | Warning panels, construction barriers | | 3002 | Carmine Red | Fire extinguishers | | 5002 | Ultramarine Blue | Machine bases, school lockers | | 6005 | Moss Green | Park benches, military equipment | | 7016 | Anthracite Grey | Window frames, modern facade panels | | 9005 | Jet Black | Vehicle chassis, lamp posts | | 9010 | Pure White | Ceilings, medical equipment | ral classic colours
A common confusion exists between the two systems. RAL Design (launched 1993) is a color space based on the CIELab model, featuring over 1,600 colors with hue, lightness, and chroma codes (e.g., "RAL 210 70 10"). In contrast, is a historical, collection-based system optimized for industrial durability, not chromatic nuance. For most architectural powder coating, Classic remains preferred due to its weather-tested formulations and immediate recogizability in trade catalogs. | Collection | Number of Colors | Primary
