Which RAL Colour Guide do I need?

An introduction to the RAL CLASSIC range.

RAL K1 is a compact booklet with 213 timeless RAL CLASSIC colours, with colours displayed as 14 colours per centrally divided page; ideal for communicating colour in the studio, on site with clients and during meetings.

Match colours and develop colour combinations.

All 216 Classic colours, including essential metallic, safety and signal colours, each displayed on a single page, ideal for identifying and matching colours and communicating ideas between designers, architects and customers.

RAL K5 is available on semi-matt, glossy and as a two-book bundle.

Find complimentary colours and contrasting tones.

This colour fan includes all 216 RAL CLASSIC colours, with five colours on each page. The RAL K7 is ideal as a quick reference guide for designers, architects and industrial clients, aiding decision-making on-site.

Plastic colour chips for product design.

Use the RAL P1 Set to demonstrate the relationship between colour and material with clients and as a physical and tactile reference when matching to colours from your RAL fan guide. Ideal for colour professionals within architecture, product design and the crafts, these polypropylene plastic opaque samples have three thicknesses and the highest colour saturation and luminosity for comparison.

Quickly compare metallic hues with corresponding solid colours!

The RAL E3 is ideal for architects, designers and industrial applications, for matching colours and decision-making on-site with clients or at the studio. With seven colours per page, the fan guide shows each of the 70 metallic hues against six corresponding solid colours to compare colour families and match materials perfectly.

Visualise colour on metallic materials and develop beautiful combinations.

The RAL E4 shows 70 metallic hues as full-bleed single-page swatches with a high-quality finish. Ideal for architects, designers and manufacturers, the guide allows you to visualise and match metallic colours against materials and designs.

An introduction to the DESIGN SYSTEM plus range.

RAL Starter Kit is a 150 component set containing a selection of 10 colour tones and grey range from DESIGN SYSTEM plus and popular wood tone values from the CLASSIC range. Ideal for creating colour concepts for professional interior and product design.

Match plastic colours and textures.

RAL P2 contains 160 Design System Plus colours as 200 A6 polypropylene plastic samples. Features four opaque and one transparent shade for each of the 39 colour groupings plus greyscale that make up the full-colour system. View colours and glossy, matt, and rough textures in a tactile format in three varying thicknesses. Ideal for design and manufacturing.

How can I find the correct colour?

Take away the frustration of spending hours trying to match the exact colour you've seen and avoid miscommunication throughout the process using the RAL Colour Reader.

How to find colour inspiration

Learn about colour and develop ideas with The Colour Dictionary, a source of inspiration for trend consultants, designers, architects, and craftspeople interested in colour theory.

Enhance your projects in advertising, interior design, and decoration by browsing colour combinations, understanding the psychology behind the use of colour and expressing your ideas through application.

Experiment with colour

RAL Colour Master: The Interactive Design Book for Creative Minds encourages experimentation with colour and material, fostering creative play for unique and innovative design ideas. Conceptualise designs and test patterns, materials and colour concepts to inspire your next design project.