Overview
The Nederlands Kleur Instituut (SNKI) is the official distributor of RAL in the Benelux. Through our webshop RAL-SHOP.nl we offer the complete range of RAL colour products and professional colour tools for architecture, design, industry and quality control.
About RAL
RAL is one of the most widely used colour standards worldwide. The RAL CLASSIC, RAL DESIGN, RAL EFFECT and RAL PLASTICS systems offer designers, architects and specifiers a consistent way to define and communicate colour.
Why RAL?
- Internationally recognized colour system
- Accurate and reproducible colour references
- Widely applicable in architecture, product design, coatings, textiles and industry
- Consistent communication without interpretation differences
- Wide variety of colour fans, colour atlases and digital colour tools
Visit the official Benelux RAL shop
For the complete RAL range:
On the webshop you will find:
- RAL CLASSIC colour fans and standards
- RAL DESIGN PLUS colour systems
- RAL EFFECT tools
- RAL PLASTICS colour samples
- RAL Digital colour readers
- RAL books and documentation
RAL Collections
RAL CLASSIC
More than 200 colours, including safety and signal colours.
Available in:
- RAL K1, K5, K7
- 840-HR (semi-matte)
- 841-GL (gloss)
RAL DESIGN PLUS
Systematically structured according to the CIELAB model, ideal for designers and product development.
Example products:
- D2 colour fan
- D4 colour atlas
- D6 & D8 A6 colour samples
RAL EFFECT
Colour system with gloss and metallic effect shades for industrial applications.
RAL PLASTICS
Colour references for plastics processing, based on RAL CLASSIC and RAL DESIGN.
RAL Books
Reference works and trend books, including:
- RAL Colour Feeling (trend report)
- RAL Design System Documentation
Why order through RAL-SHOP.nl?
- Official distribution within the Benelux
- Complete RAL collections directly available
- Accurate colour representation thanks to original RAL products
- Competitive delivery times
- Support from the Nederlands Kleur Instituut
Visit the webshop: ➡️ RAL-SHOP.nl
Frequently asked questions
How many RAL colours are there?
- RAL CLASSIC: 216 colours
- RAL DESIGN PLUS: 1825 colours
- RAL EFFECT: 420 colours
What are colour fans used for?
For colour selection, communication, formulation and quality control.
Are RAL colours available digitally?
Yes, via RAL Digital tools and colour readers.
Can company or project colours be standardized?
Yes, via custom colour standards and tolerance documentation.
Popular products
- RAL K5 colour fan
- RAL K7 colour fan
- RAL D2 Design fan
- RAL D4 design atlas
- RAL E3 effect fan
- 840-HR & 841-GL colour standards
Full range at: RAL-SHOP.nl
About RAL-shop.nl
RAL-shop.nl is an initiative of the Nederlands Kleur Instituut.
Purpose: making professional colour materials and reference standards available for:
- Architects
- Designers
- Painters
- Specifiers
- Industrial users
SNKI supports with knowledge, training and products to strengthen colour quality within the Netherlands and the Benelux.
Read more at: RAL-SHOP.nl
