RAL Classic: Colour Charts, Matt and Gloss Cards

RAL’s Classic range of colour charts and cards launched in 1927 with only 40 colours and now contains 216 colours all labelled with 4-digit numbers. The full registers of standards are available in both matte (RAL 840-HR) and glossy finishes (RAL 841-GL). The colour standard RAL cards record the spectral reflectance curve of the colour and comply with DIN regulations. Safety and signalling colours are often referenced by RAL Classic colour numbers. Several Brand colours are specified in RAL Classic with Aircraft, vehicles and signage painted to match. Industrial Designers, paint manufacturers and powder coated metal producers specify and use RAL colours for products including bridges and sculpture. Architects, Building Contractors and  manufacturers of windows and doors also reference RAL Classic.

To choose or specify a colour for your project a RAL Classic fan guide is the ideal starting point, the different styles are all defined by a K reference. K1 and K7 are small, economical guides with multiple colours per page, both have a gloss finish. K5 has one colour per page and is available in either matte or gloss finish.  If a larger area of colour is required A6 and A4 can be found in the K6 and K4 collections.