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RAL COLOURS – THE GLOBAL LANGUAGE FOR COLOUR

Colours determine our lives – consciously and subconsciously. They give us direction, influence our emotions, act as a means of communication, underline individuality and give us our identity. RAL colours have existed in all areas of our lives for decades and they set the colour standards for clear global communication of colour in architecture, design, skilled trades and industry. Enter into the three RAL colour ranges with over 2,500 clearly specified shades for professional colour design. Find out on our website about our colour collections, our analogue and digital products as well as the latest trends from the world of RAL colours. Let yourself be inspired!

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NEW: RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ and RAL Trendbox 2025+

The new colour trend report RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ is available! 15 colours as well as the associated RAL Trendbox 2025+ encourage an intuitive, playful approach to colour and the combination of different materials.
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28.09.2023

Now available: RAL Digital colour library

The three colour palettes RAL CLASSIC, RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus and RAL EFFECT are now available as downloads. This means that colourful design and planning with the globally recognised RAL colours is now also possible digitally in your software. Get started with digital planning right now!
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16.08.2023

RAL D2 Colour Fan now optimised!

The colour fan with 1,825 colours is now even easier in handling and has been further developed for international use. You can now look forward to an index, page numbers, language variants on the back and improved stability!
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15.05.2023

RAL EDUCATION DISCOUNT

Education has always been of great importance to us, which is why we are committed to bringing the diverse topics related to colour closer and making them accessible.
Find out now how you can benefit from the RAL education discount and what else we have in store for you in terms of education!
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04.05.2023

RAL COLOUR PALETTE OVERVIEW

With the three RAL colour palettes RAL CLASSIC, RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus and RAL EFFECT, there are a total of 2,540 predefined colours to choose from. But what actually characterises the three colour palettes?
In the convenient overview, the three colour palettes are compared and the associated tools are shown.
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04.05.2023

Colour and Light – Student Project with RAL

Students at the University of Oregon have studied the colours in their environment and highlighted how the colour palettes change at different times of the day. The influence of light on colour is enormous – have a look!
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10.02.2023

Videos

RAL COLOURS are naturally also available in moving images. Here we show you our best of videos from the RAL WORLD OF COLOUR. Watch the videos about products, new developments or exciting interviews. Enjoy watching them.

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Making the world more colourful and safer with colour standards

The journey of RAL colours began in 1927 – the first 40 most popular shades from industry and public applications were authoritatively defined on a colour card and given specific RAL numbers. Since then, the RAL CLASSIC colour collection has grown to 216 proven, timeless shades from the entire colour spectrum. Colour standards specifically for finely adjusted creative applications have been available since 1993 in the RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus with 1,825 shades, building on the CIELab colour space. RAL EFFECT followed in 2007. This is a colour range for innovative industrial and product design with 490 shades including striking metallic colours. The binding RAL colour standards have since been facilitating communication between architecture, design, skilled trades and industry for almost 100 years. They give confidence where clear colour communication is required – and support your creativity and your inventiveness to achieve modern, high-quality colour design.

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Professional advice on RAL colours

Do you have questions about our RAL colour ranges, about the colourful world of RAL colours? We have already compiled lots of detailed information for you on general issues and our colour collections in our FAQ. Furthermore, please contact us for professional advice about all our products. You can also find more information in our product overviews, videos, press releases or the Newsletter and use them to keep up to date. We look forward to your visit to our RAL world of colour!

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City Gate Bremen

The “City Gate Bremen” project shows very descriptively how professional colour schemes using RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus can look in practice.

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Team

We are the RAL COLOURS team. This is where we tell our stories and introduce ourselves.

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Current trend colours

Brick yellow

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Brick yellow

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 075 70 40 Brick yellow radiates a warm, optimistic and natural glow. As the name suggests, it is an excellent architectural colour and a solid building block for timeless palettes. Did you know that ochre yellows like this are much more versatile and stable in different lighting conditions than brighter yellows?

Natural yellow

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Natural yellow

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 095 85 40 Natural yellow radiates a dynamic and optimistic mood. Despite its name, this lively colour needs to be used in moderation. If you don't have good lighting, it's best to keep it to small details, otherwise its uplifting spirit will turn into the opposite. But don't miss out on those exciting and fresh focal points.

Apricot brown

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Apricot brown

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 050 60 40 Apricot brown is the perfect blend of a modern colour with in-built longevity that consciously nods to the past. It’s welcoming, earthy and comforting mood works across categories (graphics, furniture, architecture, fashion, etc).

Crimson red

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Crimson red

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 030 30 40 Crimson red is ideal for creating a naturally elegant atmosphere. Its deep, grand appearance is perfect for accenting and zoning. This timeless colour works for everything from graphics to architectural design.

Garlic beige

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Garlic beige

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 080 70 05 Garlic beige visually relaxes everything that seems too loud and bright around it. Contrary to its name, this subtle colour will never leave a bad aftertaste. If you're looking for a safe bet for staples, it’s a contemporary yet timeless option. But be sure to pair it with more intriguing colours to spice things up!

Opaline pink

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Opaline pink

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 360 70 15 Opaline pink reflects a sensual, inclusive, and special atmosphere. It is a wonderful choice for zoning and accents. Floors look fantastic in this beautiful colour, but of course it works across categories. Yes, it is not an ordinary colour, but that’s exactly what makes it so interesting.

Light violet

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Light violet

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 320 80 05 Light violet evokes a calm, sophisticated and gentle feeling, especially in matt finishes. This subtle colour can easily adapt to different moods and works with most other colours. It’s a more interesting alternative to pure white and light grey. RAL Light violet is one of the colours that we are consciously continuing. Five colours from the previous edition are given a completely different feel with ten new companions. Light violet has been influential since 2021 and has become a modern classic. Appreciating more of what is still good saves precious resources. Instead of overhauling everything, we can focus on real improvements.

Opal violet

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Opal violet

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 280 60 25 Opal violet lends itself to intriguingly soothing spaces and relaxing products. This nuance is more visually stabilising than many blues. Any finish can work, but ultra matt looks the most elegant. It is an ideal colour for accents and zoning, but can be used generously without being overwhelming. RAL Opal violet is one of the colours we are consciously continuing. Five colours from the previous edition are given a completely different feel with ten new companions. Appreciating more of what is still good saves precious resources. Instead of overhauling everything, we can focus on real improvements.

Peanut butter

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Peanut butter

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 060 70 20 Peanut butter feels warm, relaxed and natural. It is super easy to combine with different colours in most applications. More neutral than terracottas and more sensual than many beiges and greiges, it’s an excellent choice to invest in. RAL Peanut butter is one of the colours we are consciously continuing. Five colours from the previous edition are given a completely different feel with ten new companions. Appreciating more of what is still good saves precious resources. Instead of overhauling everything, we can focus on real improvements.

Sea green

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Sea green

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 180 40 20 Sea green exudes a contemporary, down-to-earth elegance. It is a suitable all-rounder for product and interior design (think ceilings, doors, tiles, floors, furniture, etc.). It can be used effortlessly at any scale without ever feeling overpowering. Deep greens are often the best base for artworks. Try it instead of a white gallery wall and enjoy the curatorial effect!

Pepper white

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Pepper white

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 090 85 05 Pepper white feels natural, cosy and light without being too bright. It's an extremely versatile base colour for interior and product design, suitable for most lighting conditions. Use it at any scale. An added bonus is that it is much more relaxing to the eye and easier to combine with other colours than pure white. RAL Pepper white is one of the colours we are consciously continuing. Five colours from the previous edition are given a completely different feel with ten new companions. Pepper white has been influential since 2021 and has become a modern classic. Appreciating more of what is still good saves precious resources. Instead of overhauling everything, we can focus on real improvements.

Sand brown

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Sand brown

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 100 70 20 Sand brown (yes, it's green) instantly gives a relaxed, warm and balanced feeling. Harmonising with many other colours, it is a beautiful, more atmospheric choice to replace classic neutrals. It is easy to use at any scale and works in almost any lighting condition. RAL Sand brown is one of the colours that we are consciously continuing. Five colours from the previous edition are given a completely different feel with ten new companions. Appreciating more of what is still good saves precious resources. Instead of overhauling everything, we can focus on real improvements.

Mineral brown

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Mineral brown

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 070 30 10 Mineral brown exudes a balanced, robust and nurturing atmosphere. This deep, nature-inspired shade may not be a favourite at first glance, but it works beautifully with any finish at any scale. Give it a try and you may be pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it looks in different applications.

Fox red

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Fox red

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 040 50 60 Fox red is a contemporary choice for making a bold statement. It’s energetic and optimistic radiance is perfect for details and focal points in any design category. A small dose is usually impressive enough.

Summer soft blue

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ Summer soft blue

One of our 15 trend colours, RAL 200 80 20 Summer soft blue has an uplifting, clean and cheerful feel to it. It is particularly fantastic on glossy surfaces and to balance earthy palettes. It’s brilliance and vibrancy make it best used as a fresh accent colour. Only use it more extensively in areas where people spend short periods of time.

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