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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 2026+ and RAL Trendbox 2026+

The new colour trend report RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ is available! 15 colours as well as the associated RAL Trendbox 2026+ encourage an intuitive, playful approach to colour and the combination of different materials.
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24.09.2024

RAL K7 Innovation: Colour fan now water based

With the popular RAL K7 colour fan, RAL offers the first high-gloss water based colour fan. Find out what makes the new edition so outstanding using innovative paint technology.
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06.05.2024

RAL Trendbox 2025+ wins gold at the German Design Award

The material collection RAL Trendbox 2025+ to the colour trend report received the highest honour of "Gold" in the "Excellent Product Design" category at the German Design Award 2024.
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RAL COLOURS honored as a “Major German Brand 2024”

This year RAL COLOURS is again part of the publication series "The Major Brands in Germany 2024" by the German Design Council. The publication is entitled "connect. collaborate. continue." and will be available in stores from November.
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PLANT-MY-TREE® sponsorship extended for 2023/2024

RAL COLOURS has once again supported reforestation through PLANT-MY-TREE® and is now a Silver Partner with a total of 500 trees.
Help us to plant more trees and give something back to nature.
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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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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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Workshops and Seminars

Discover seminars, workshops and individual solutions in colour design with the RAL ACADEMY.

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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

Pearl yellow

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Pearl yellow

Pearl yellow exudes a gentle mood of optimism. It's a delicious alternative to bright white, but also needs good lighting to look its best. This atmospheric pastel works well with many colours in a range of design categories.

Light teal

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Light teal

Light teal has a fresh feel to it without being too cold. Calm and serene, it's reminiscent of a sunkissed sky, making it particularly suitable for ceilings. Subtle yet charismatic, it is a wonderful balance to warmer palettes and natural materials.

Workshop blue

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Workshop blue

Workshop blue is as practical as it sounds. From ultra-matt to super-gloss, this colour has proven itself in many applications. In general, it is a wonderful colour for accents and zoning, but sometimes it can be fantastic to immerse a whole room in it.

Peanut butter

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Peanut butter

Peanut butter has a warm, relaxed and nature-inspired feel. It's easy to combine with many colours in most environments. More neutral than terracotta and more sensual than beiges and greys, it's a fantastic investment at any scale. Peanut butter is one of our five consciously continued colours. Ten new colours refresh the palette. This approach saves resources, simplifies combinations and promotes longevity. This frees up more capacity for real improvements.

Fox red

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Fox red

Fox red is a striking accent colour that makes a vibrant statement. Its energetic and optimistic look is perfect for highlighting details and focal points in any category of design. A small amount is usually enough to attract attention. Fox red is one of our five consciously continued colours. Ten new colours refresh the palette. This approach saves resources, simplifies combinations and promotes longevity. This frees up more capacity for real improvements.

Pepper white

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Pepper white

Pepper white creates a soft atmosphere. Balanced and versatile, it can be used at any scale and is suitable for most lighting conditions. It is much more relaxing to the eye and easier to combine with other colours than pure white. Pepper white is one of our five consciously continued colours. Ten new colours refresh the palette. This approach saves resources, simplifies combinations and promotes longevity. This frees up more capacity for real improvements.

Architecture blue

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Architecture blue

Architecture blue has a stabilising quality. Unlike many other blues, it is not visually receding. Unobtrusive and calm, it combines well with many colours and can be used at any scale. It is a great choice for those who crave more colour but want a safe option.

Sprout green

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Sprout green

Sprout green expresses a motivational and energetic quality. This vibrant accent colour is usually best used in moderation. It is a wonderful way to add a fresh touch to all kinds of physical and digital colour palettes.

Night turquoise

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Night turquoise

Night turquoise has a fascinating depth. It works effortlessly across materials and finishes and at any scale. Think of it as a more atmospheric alternative to black. It's an ideal background colour for gallery walls and ceilings.

Garlic beige

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Garlic beige

Garlic beige calms down anything that seems too busy around it. Despite its name, this subtle colour will never leave a bad taste in your mouth. It's a safe option for staples. But be sure to pair it with a few accents to avoid blandness. Garlic beige is one of our five consciously continued colours. Ten new colours refresh the palette. This approach saves resources, simplifies combinations and promotes longevity. This frees up more capacity for real improvements.

Olivine grey

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Olivine grey

Olivine grey is a flexible, unpretentious all-rounder for everything from architecture to fashion. It harmonises with many other colours, works wonders as a relaxing backdrop and hides imperfections well. Easy to use at any scale, it has durability built in.

Relaxation green

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Relaxation green

Relaxation green is a revitalising colour for accenting and zoning. It can look very different depending on the material and finish application. Matt and textured surfaces support a more calming effect, while higher gloss levels enhance the refreshing quality

Pinkish brown

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Pinkish brown

Pinkish brown has an air of sophistication about it. Deep and versatile, it fits seamlessly into everything from graphic design to architecture and from historically inspired themes to modern, cutting-edge styles. Use it at any scale.

Opaline pink

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Opaline pink

Opaline Pink creates an inviting and memorable atmosphere. It's perfect for defining spaces and adding unique details. Contrary to popular belief, this versatile colour looks stunning on floors and walls, but of course it works across design categories. Opaline pink is one of our five consciously continued colours. Ten new colours refresh the palette. This approach saves resources, simplifies combinations and promotes longevity. This frees up more capacity for real improvements.

Rust coloured

RAL COLOUR FEELING 2026+ Rust coloured

Rust coloured is the ideal blend of contemporary nuance and timeless appeal. Its inviting, warm and grounding atmosphere is effective across a wide range of design categories including furniture, architecture, fashion, automotive, graphics and more.

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