RAL Colour Chart for Powder Coating
Browse all 213 RAL Classic colours and preview matt, satin or gloss finishes on a live 3D sample panel before you specify. Then request a powder coating quote from our Washington, Tyne and Wear facility — we usually reply within one working day.
Powder coating in any RAL colour — Newcastle & North East
MorFabrication is a steel fabrication and powder coating specialist based in Washington, Tyne and Wear. Our in-house coating line applies AkzoNobel Interpon and Axalta Alesta powders in any of the 213 RAL Classic colours, in matt, satin or gloss finish. We handle single prototypes through to full architectural runs on gates, railings, fencing, stairs, balustrades, conveyors and bespoke metalwork.
If your specification lists a specific product code — Interpon D1036, D2525 or D3020, Alesta AP or SD — we’ll match it exactly. If you need a colour outside RAL Classic (BS 4800, BS 381C, NCS, Pantone or a bespoke sample), we can source or match that too. Get in touch or use the Get a quote button on any colour below.
Powder coating standards we work to
MorFabrication operates an ISO 9001 quality management system. Our powder coating line is set up to meet the test regimes and performance requirements called out in the following British, European and industry standards — the ones you’re most likely to see referenced in an architect’s specification.
BS EN 12206-1
Architectural powder coating on aluminium
The core European standard for powder coating on aluminium extrusions, sheet and castings intended for external architectural use — curtain walling, windows, doors, cladding.
BS EN 13438
Powder coating on hot-dip galvanised steel
The standard for duplex systems — hot-dip galvanised or sherardized steel with a powder topcoat. Covers external steel fencing, balustrades, railings, lighting columns and street furniture.
Qualicoat
Architectural powder coating certification
The European industry certification scheme for architectural powder coating. Qualicoat Class 1, 2 and 3 correspond to general, super-durable and ultra-durable performance — roughly equivalent to AAMA 2603 / 2604 / 2605.
We also work to the test methods from BS EN ISO 12944 (corrosion protection of steel), BS EN ISO 2813 (gloss measurement — the basis for matt, satin and gloss), BS EN ISO 2409 (adhesion), BS EN ISO 9227 (salt spray) and BS EN ISO 4628 (coating degradation). Full detail in our powder coating standards explainer.
Powder coating colour questions — RAL, Interpon & Alesta
RAL (Reichsausschuss für Lieferbedingungen) is a European colour matching standard. RAL Classic contains 213 colours, each with a four-digit code, so the same powder coating colour can be specified and reproduced consistently regardless of supplier. For powder coating it means a customer can ask for “RAL 9005 satin” and get the same result from any competent coater. MorFabrication coats in any RAL Classic shade at our Washington facility.
On UK jobs we coat, the RAL colours we see most often are: RAL 9005 Jet Black, RAL 9010 Pure White, RAL 9016 Traffic White, RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, RAL 7035 Light Grey, RAL 7021 Black Grey, RAL 9006 White Aluminium, RAL 5010 Gentian Blue, RAL 3020 Traffic Red and RAL 6005 Moss Green. These are usually held as stock items in both Interpon and Alesta super-durable ranges, so lead times are shorter and the unit cost is lower.
Finish describes how much light the coating reflects. Matt (10–30 gloss units measured at 60°) is low-sheen and flat-looking. Satin (around 30–70 GU) has a soft low sheen and tends to hide minor surface imperfections. Gloss (70+ GU) is bright and reflective. The same RAL colour can be specified in any of the three finishes. The 3D viewer on this page shows a representative approximation of each on the colour you pick.
Yes. We apply both AkzoNobel Interpon and Axalta Alesta powders at our Washington facility. The architectural sub-ranges — Interpon D1036, D2525 and D3020; Alesta AP, SD and AP-HD — map to the AAMA 2603 / 2604 / 2605 durability classes and are specified most often for external work. We also apply economy polyester and epoxy powders for internal parts. If your spec calls out a specific product code we’ll match it exactly.
No. Screen colours vary with monitor calibration, lighting conditions and browser settings, and powder on metal looks different again to ink on paper. Use this tool to narrow down a choice — then ask us for a physical RAL fan deck or a small test panel before committing to a larger run. We keep samples on site and can post or hand-deliver across the North East.
Yes. We handle RAL Design System+, BS 4800, BS 381C, NCS, Pantone and bespoke matches regularly. Custom matches usually involve a one-off batch of powder and a minimum order quantity. Send us your target (a RAL code, a BS reference, a physical sample, or a Pantone number) and we’ll come back with cost and lead time.
Pick a colour from the chart, choose a finish, and click Get a quote. Your colour code, name and finish are pre-filled in an email to us — add your item dimensions, quantity and any finish notes, and we’ll reply with a price and lead time, usually within one working day. Prefer to talk? Contact us directly on 0191 816 2718.
Ready to specify powder coating for your project?
MorFabrication applies powder coating across Newcastle, the North East and nationwide. Get a quote in one working day — pick a colour above, or send us your spec.
Contact MorFabricationThe full RAL Classic range — quick reference
Every colour below can be supplied as a powder coating finish in matt, satin or gloss. Use the 3D viewer above to preview any of them on a live sample panel, or jump straight to a family:
Yellows & beiges (RAL 1000–1037, 30 colours)
from warm neutrals like RAL 1013 Oyster White, RAL 1014 Ivory and RAL 1015 Light Ivory (popular for heritage exterior work) to saturated picks like RAL 1003 Signal Yellow, RAL 1021 Rape Yellow and RAL 1023 Traffic Yellow (machinery, safety and visibility).
Full list: 1000 Green Beige, 1001 Beige, 1002 Sand Yellow, 1003 Signal Yellow, 1004 Golden Yellow, 1005 Honey Yellow, 1006 Maize Yellow, 1007 Daffodil Yellow, 1011 Brown Beige, 1012 Lemon Yellow, 1013 Oyster White, 1014 Ivory, 1015 Light Ivory, 1016 Sulfur Yellow, 1017 Saffron Yellow, 1018 Zinc Yellow, 1019 Grey Beige, 1020 Olive Yellow, 1021 Rape Yellow, 1023 Traffic Yellow, 1024 Ochre Yellow, 1026 Luminous Yellow, 1027 Curry, 1028 Melon Yellow, 1032 Broom Yellow, 1033 Dahlia Yellow, 1034 Pastel Yellow, 1035 Pearl Beige, 1036 Pearl Gold, 1037 Sun Yellow.
Oranges (RAL 2000–2013, 13 colours)
high-visibility and industrial accents: RAL 2004 Pure Orange, RAL 2009 Traffic Orange, RAL 2011 Deep Orange.
Full list: 2000 Yellow Orange, 2001 Red Orange, 2002 Vermilion, 2003 Pastel Orange, 2004 Pure Orange, 2005 Luminous Orange, 2007 Luminous Bright Orange, 2008 Bright Red Orange, 2009 Traffic Orange, 2010 Signal Orange, 2011 Deep Orange, 2012 Salmon Orange, 2013 Pearl Orange.
Reds & pinks (RAL 3000–3033, 25 colours)
RAL 3020 Traffic Red is the stock signal red; RAL 3004 Purple Red and RAL 3005 Wine Red are the deep architectural reds.
Full list: 3000 Flame Red, 3001 Signal Red, 3002 Carmine Red, 3003 Ruby Red, 3004 Purple Red, 3005 Wine Red, 3007 Black Red, 3009 Oxide Red, 3011 Brown Red, 3012 Beige Red, 3013 Tomato Red, 3014 Antique Pink, 3015 Light Pink, 3016 Coral Red, 3017 Rose, 3018 Strawberry Red, 3020 Traffic Red, 3022 Salmon Pink, 3024 Luminous Red, 3026 Luminous Bright Red, 3027 Raspberry Red, 3028 Pure Red, 3031 Orient Red, 3032 Pearl Ruby Red, 3033 Pearl Pink.
Violets (RAL 4001–4012, 12 colours)
Full list: 4001 Red Lilac, 4002 Red Violet, 4003 Heather Violet, 4004 Claret Violet, 4005 Blue Lilac, 4006 Traffic Purple, 4007 Purple Violet, 4008 Signal Violet, 4009 Pastel Violet, 4010 Telemagenta, 4011 Pearl Violet, 4012 Pearl Blackberry.
Blues (RAL 5000–5026, 25 colours)
RAL 5010 Gentian Blue is the classic corporate blue; RAL 5011 Steel Blue and RAL 5008 Grey Blue suit industrial cladding.
Full list: 5000 Violet Blue, 5001 Green Blue, 5002 Ultramarine Blue, 5003 Sapphire Blue, 5004 Black Blue, 5005 Signal Blue, 5007 Brilliant Blue, 5008 Grey Blue, 5009 Azure Blue, 5010 Gentian Blue, 5011 Steel Blue, 5012 Light Blue, 5013 Cobalt Blue, 5014 Pigeon Blue, 5015 Sky Blue, 5017 Traffic Blue, 5018 Turquoise Blue, 5019 Capri Blue, 5020 Ocean Blue, 5021 Water Blue, 5022 Night Blue, 5023 Distant Blue, 5024 Pastel Blue, 5025 Pearl Gentian Blue, 5026 Pearl Night Blue.
Greens (RAL 6000–6038, 36 colours)
RAL 6005 Moss Green dominates gates, railings and fencing; RAL 6009 Fir Green and RAL 6012 Black Green are the near-black greens.
Full list: 6000 Patina Green, 6001 Emerald Green, 6002 Leaf Green, 6003 Olive Green, 6004 Blue Green, 6005 Moss Green, 6006 Grey Olive, 6007 Bottle Green, 6008 Brown Green, 6009 Fir Green, 6010 Grass Green, 6011 Reseda Green, 6012 Black Green, 6013 Reed Green, 6014 Yellow Olive, 6015 Black Olive, 6016 Turquoise Green, 6017 May Green, 6018 Yellow Green, 6019 Pastel Green, 6020 Chrome Green, 6021 Pale Green, 6022 Olive Drab, 6024 Traffic Green, 6025 Fern Green, 6026 Opal Green, 6027 Light Green, 6028 Pine Green, 6029 Mint Green, 6032 Signal Green, 6033 Mint Turquoise, 6034 Pastel Turquoise, 6035 Pearl Green, 6036 Pearl Opal Green, 6037 Pure Green, 6038 Luminous Green.
Greys (RAL 7000–7048, 38 colours)
the architectural workhorses: RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey (the UK’s most-specified powder colour), RAL 7035 Light Grey, RAL 7015 Slate Grey, RAL 7021 Black Grey, RAL 7024 Graphite Grey.
Full list: 7000 Squirrel Grey, 7001 Silver Grey, 7002 Olive Grey, 7003 Moss Grey, 7004 Signal Grey, 7005 Mouse Grey, 7006 Beige Grey, 7008 Khaki Grey, 7009 Green Grey, 7010 Tarpaulin Grey, 7011 Iron Grey, 7012 Basalt Grey, 7013 Brown Grey, 7015 Slate Grey, 7016 Anthracite Grey, 7021 Black Grey, 7022 Umbra Grey, 7023 Concrete Grey, 7024 Graphite Grey, 7026 Granite Grey, 7030 Stone Grey, 7031 Blue Grey, 7032 Pebble Grey, 7033 Cement Grey, 7034 Yellow Grey, 7035 Light Grey, 7036 Platinum Grey, 7037 Dusty Grey, 7038 Agate Grey, 7039 Quartz Grey, 7040 Window Grey, 7042 Traffic Grey A, 7043 Traffic Grey B, 7044 Silk Grey, 7045 Telegrey 1, 7046 Telegrey 2, 7047 Telegrey 4, 7048 Pearl Mouse Grey.
Browns (RAL 8000–8029, 20 colours)
Full list: 8000 Green Brown, 8001 Ochre Brown, 8002 Signal Brown, 8003 Clay Brown, 8004 Copper Brown, 8007 Fawn Brown, 8008 Olive Brown, 8011 Nut Brown, 8012 Red Brown, 8014 Sepia Brown, 8015 Chestnut Brown, 8016 Mahogany Brown, 8017 Chocolate Brown, 8019 Grey Brown, 8022 Black Brown, 8023 Orange Brown, 8024 Beige Brown, 8025 Pale Brown, 8028 Terra Brown, 8029 Pearl Copper.
Whites & blacks (RAL 9001–9023, 14 colours)
the best-sellers: RAL 9005 Jet Black, RAL 9010 Pure White, RAL 9016 Traffic White, RAL 9011 Graphite Black.
Full list: 9001 Cream, 9002 Grey White, 9003 Signal White, 9004 Signal Black, 9005 Jet Black, 9006 White Aluminium, 9007 Grey Aluminium, 9010 Pure White, 9011 Graphite Black, 9016 Traffic White, 9017 Traffic Black, 9018 Papyrus White, 9022 Pearl Light Grey, 9023 Pearl Dark Grey.
Gloss levels explained
RAL codes define colour, not sheen. We supply most colours in matt (10–30 GU), satin (30–70 GU) — the most common architectural choice — or gloss (70+ GU), measured at 60° per BS EN ISO 2813. See our powder coating standards guide for how to write gloss into a specification.
Need a colour that isn’t RAL Classic?
We also match RAL Design, BS 4800, BS 381C, NCS and Pantone references as made-to-order powders. Request a quote with your reference and we’ll confirm availability and minimums.