RAL Classic is the European color-matching standard widely used for paints, coatings, and powder finishes. Each color has a four-digit code where the first digit groups the hue, for example 1 for yellows, 5 for blues, and 9 for whites, greys, and blacks.

Are these hex values exact?

No. RAL is a physical coatings standard, so converting to sRGB is an approximation. Screens and paint have different gamuts and finishes change appearance. Use these for digital previews, not for color-critical specification.

How should I specify RAL for real paint?

Quote the RAL number directly to your supplier and confirm against a physical RAL fan deck or sample. Gloss level and substrate change how the same RAL code looks in reality.

What does a code like RAL 9005 mean?

The leading 9 places it in the white/black/grey group, and the full code identifies the specific shade. RAL 9005 is Jet Black, one of the most commonly specified RAL colors.

Is RAL the same as Pantone?

No. RAL is mainly a coatings standard common in Europe, while Pantone is an ink-mixing system common in print and branding. They are separate libraries with no exact cross-mapping.

What is the RAL Color to Hex Converter?

Convert RAL Classic paint and coatings codes to approximate hex and RGB screen values. Search by RAL number or name across the full RAL Classic range and copy the closest digital match. Runs in your browser. It runs free in your browser on Gera Tools, with nothing uploaded.

RAL Color to Hex Converter

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RAL Classic is the standard color system for paints, powder coatings, and architectural finishes across Europe. This converter gives you approximate sRGB and hex values so you can preview a RAL color on screen before specifying it.

What RAL Classic is and where it is used

RAL Classic (maintained by the German RAL Institute) defines around 210 standardised colors used primarily for:

Architectural metalwork and facades — steel cladding, window frames, fencing, curtain walling
Powder coating and liquid paints — industrial and automotive finishing
Safety and marking colors — RAL 3020 Traffic Red and RAL 1003 Signal Yellow appear on safety signs across Europe
Appliances and consumer products — kitchen equipment, HVAC units, and electrical enclosures often specify a RAL code for consistent colour matching across manufacturers

Unlike a brand-specific system such as Pantone, RAL codes are published openly and accepted by any compliant supplier worldwide, which makes them the default in European construction and manufacturing specs.

How it works

Each RAL Classic color has a four-digit code. The first digit groups the hue family: 1000s are yellows, 2000s oranges, 3000s reds, 4000s violets, 5000s blues, 6000s greens, 7000s greys, 8000s browns, and 9000s whites, blacks, and metallics. The tool holds a local table of these codes mapped to approximate screen colors and filters it as you type by number or name.

Commonly referenced RAL codes

RAL Code	Name	Typical use
9005	Jet Black	Metal frames, furniture, interiors
9010	Pure White	Facades, appliances, window profiles
7016	Anthracite Grey	Window frames, industrial equipment
5010	Gentian Blue	Machinery, signage
3020	Traffic Red	Safety signage, fire equipment
6005	Moss Green	Agricultural equipment, railings
1003	Signal Yellow	Construction equipment, warning signs

These codes illustrate the range — the full RAL Classic set covers the complete spectrum.

How to search

Type either the four-digit number (for example 7016) or any part of the English name (for example anthracite) to filter. The swatch updates immediately to give a rough on-screen preview. Click the hex value to copy it for use in CSS, a design tool, or a rendering application.

Notes and limits

These values are approximations. RAL is a physical coatings standard, so the screen rendering will differ from a painted sample, and gloss level and substrate further shift the appearance. A matte RAL 9005 and a gloss RAL 9005 are technically the same color code but will look visibly different on a wall. For any color-critical job, specify the RAL number to your supplier and confirm against a physical fan deck. Use the hex and RGB output for digital mockups, renders, and CSS only — never as the authoritative spec for a paint or coating order.