Use the HEX to RAL Converter to find the closest RAL Classic color match for any HEX code in seconds — no signup required.
RAL Classic Quick Reference
Search any RAL code or name to find its approximate HEX value.
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How It Works
This tool converts your HEX color into RGB values, then compares them against all 213 RAL Classic reference colors using a redmean color-distance formula — a perceptually weighted method that accounts for how the human eye judges color difference more accurately than a simple RGB comparison. The RAL code with the smallest calculated distance is returned as the nearest match, along with a similarity percentage.
RAL is a registered, proprietary color-matching system owned and licensed by RAL gGmbH. The HEX values used in this tool are publicly available approximations, not licensed RAL data, so results should be treated as a close reference rather than a certified match. For color-critical work — signage fabrication, powder coating, printed branding — always verify against a physical RAL Classic swatch book before finalizing a spec.
When to Use This
- Matching a brand’s HEX color to a RAL code for offline production — handing off a client’s website brand color to a signage maker, printer, or powder-coating vendor who specs in RAL rather than HEX
- Speccing physical materials from a digital brand palette — office signage, vehicle wraps, building fascia, or architectural elements that need to visually match a brand’s existing digital color system
- Quick reference during design handoff — checking whether a specific RAL code (like RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, a common choice for modern signage and window frames) has a HEX equivalent to plug into a style guide or Figma file
FAQ
What is the HEX code for RAL 7016?
RAL 7016 (Anthracite Grey) has an approximate HEX value of #293133. It’s one of the most widely used RAL colors in architecture and signage, commonly seen on window frames, railings, and modern facades.
What is the HEX code for RAL 7021?
RAL 7021 (Black Grey) has an approximate HEX value of #23282B. It’s a very dark, near-black grey often used as an alternative to true black in industrial and architectural applications.
What is the HEX code for RAL 8017?
RAL 8017 (Chocolate Brown) has an approximate HEX value of #45322E. It’s a deep, cool-toned brown commonly specified for roofing, gutters, and exterior woodwork.
What is the HEX code for RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb?
RAL 7028 (Dunkelgelb, German for “dark yellow”) has an approximate HEX value of #999950. Despite the “yellow” name, it reads as a muted olive-grey and is most associated with historical military vehicle paint schemes.
How accurate is a HEX to RAL conversion?
A HEX to RAL conversion gives the closest available match, not an exact one, because RAL Classic is a fixed palette of 213 colors while HEX can represent over 16 million shades. Treat the result as a strong starting reference, and confirm against a physical RAL swatch book for any project where exact color accuracy matters.
Can I convert a RAL code back to HEX?
Yes — use the Quick Reference table on this page to search any RAL code directly and get its approximate HEX value without needing to enter a color first.