RAL to Hex Converter
Enter a name like RAL 5010 Gentian blue into the RAL Name field, and the RAL to Hex Converter looks up its approximate hex equivalent for you from a curated reference list. Click Convert and the code appears in Hex Output. The quickest way to translate an octal number into decimal is to enter it into the octal to decimal converter and read the result instantly.
What Is RAL to Hex Conversion?
The RAL Classic system is a European color-matching standard, widely used across manufacturing, architecture, signage, and industrial coatings, where each shade is identified by a four-digit RAL number and a descriptive name (for example, RAL 5010 is "Gentian blue"). A hex color code is the six-digit format (like #0E294B) that web browsers, CSS, and design software use to represent color. Converting RAL to hex means finding the closest digital equivalent of a physical, standardized paint color — useful whenever a project needs to bridge a printed or painted color reference and an on-screen one. The fastest way to move a color from a print spec sheet into CSS is the cmyk to hex converter, which outputs a ready-to-use hex code.
This RAL color code converter works only in one direction of matching: it looks up the RAL name or number you type against its own small reference list and returns that entry's hex value. It is not connected to any official RAL Classic database, so treat the result as a close approximation for design and mockup work rather than a certified color match — see the accuracy note below.
How This RAL to Hex Converter Works
Enter a RAL name or number into the RAL Name field — either the full name (e.g. "RAL 5010 Gentian blue") or just the number (e.g. "5010") works, since the tool matches on the RAL number or name text. The matching hex color appears in Hex Output as you type; a Convert button is also available if you prefer to trigger the lookup manually. Drop a hex string into the hex to binary converter whenever you need its binary equivalent broken into readable 4-bit groups.
- Exact or partial match: if what you type matches (or appears inside) one of the reference list's RAL names, its hex value is returned immediately.
- Not found: if your RAL code isn't in this tool's reference list, the converter tells you so rather than guessing — try the exact name/number from the reference list below, or use the Hex to RAL converter to go the other direction from a hex value you already have.
Accuracy: This Is an Approximation, Not Official RAL Data
RAL gGmbH does not publish an official, freely licensed RAL-to-hex mapping table, and neither does any other source of verified digital equivalents for the full RAL Classic range. This RAL to hex converter looks up your input against a small, manually curated reference list of common RAL colors and their closest hex approximations — it is not official, licensed, or verified RAL color data. If you need a guaranteed color match for production, coatings, or print, always confirm against a physical RAL color chart or your supplier's own certified reference, not any online RAL to hex tool, including this one.
RAL to Hex Reference Table
The table below lists the RAL Classic colors currently in this converter's reference list, with their approximate hex equivalents. Type any of these names or numbers into the RAL Name field above to see the conversion in action. When you need a shorter alphanumeric ID from a hex value, the hex to base36 converter converts it into Base36 instead of the longer hex digits.
| RAL Code & Name | Approximate Hex |
|---|---|
| RAL 1003 Signal yellow | #E5BE01 |
| RAL 1021 Rape yellow | #F3DA0B |
| RAL 2004 Pure orange | #E75B12 |
| RAL 3000 Flame red | #AF2B1E |
| RAL 3020 Traffic red | #CC0605 |
| RAL 4005 Blue lilac | #6C4675 |
| RAL 5010 Gentian blue | #0E294B |
| RAL 5015 Sky blue | #2271B3 |
| RAL 6018 Yellow green | #57A639 |
| RAL 6029 Mint green | #20603D |
| RAL 7016 Anthracite grey | #383E42 |
| RAL 7035 Light grey | #D7D7D7 |
| RAL 8017 Chocolate brown | #45322E |
| RAL 9005 Jet black | #0A0A0A |
| RAL 9010 Pure white | #F1ECE1 |
| RAL 9016 Traffic white | #F6F6F6 |
This is a small, hand-picked slice of RAL Classic's full 200-plus-color range, chosen to cover common signal, structural, and neutral colors — not a complete or official catalog. If the RAL color you need isn't listed, this RAL color to hex lookup can't match it yet.
Worked Example: Converting RAL 5010 to Hex
Say a supplier specifies RAL 5010 Gentian blue for a set of powder-coated panels, and you need the equivalent color for a product page mockup. Type "RAL 5010 Gentian blue" (or just "5010") into the RAL Name field, and the converter returns #0E294B in Hex Output — ready to paste into CSS, a design tool's hex field, or an image editor's color picker as your starting approximation for that coating.
Common Uses for RAL to Hex Conversion
- Product and industrial design: matching a specified RAL powder-coat or paint color to a digital mockup or rendering.
- Architecture and signage: converting RAL-specified facade, frame, or signage colors into hex for renders, plans, or web previews.
- Web and brand design: translating a client's RAL-based brand or packaging color into a usable hex value for CSS or design software.
- Quick cross-referencing: getting a fast approximate sense of what a RAL color looks like on screen without opening a physical color fan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the hex value from this RAL to hex converter exact? No — it's the closest match from a small curated reference list, not verified or licensed RAL color data. Always check a physical RAL swatch for anything color-critical.
Can I enter just the RAL number instead of the full name? Yes. Typing the number alone (e.g. "5010") matches against the reference list the same way the full name does.
What if my RAL color isn't in the list? The converter will tell you it isn't found rather than returning an incorrect guess — this tool's reference list currently covers a limited set of common RAL Classic colors.
Is there a Hex to RAL converter too? Yes — the Hex to RAL converter goes the other direction, finding the nearest RAL match for a hex color you already have.
Does this tool send my data anywhere? No. The lookup runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript — nothing you type is uploaded or stored.