RAL K5 Colour Fan Semi-Matt - 216 RAL CLASSIC colours

The RAL K5 Colour Fan Semi-Matt brings together 216 colours from the RAL CLASSIC collection, the industrial colour standard that has been used worldwide for more than 90 years. Each colour is shown on a full page in a semi-matt finish — that last detail is not trivial: it approximates the reality of paint on walls and objects better than a glossy print.

The fan is intended for anyone who needs to match and communicate colours in an international context. Each colour has a 4-digit RAL CLASSIC number and a colour name in eight languages. It is therefore more than a reference: it is a common language for teams that do not share the same mother tongue. You really notice that when you have to explain a colour to a colleague in another country.

This fan is a deliberate choice for those who want to match colours quickly and accurately on site — a physical reference that does not depend on screen calibration or battery. In addition to solid colours, the collection includes metallic, safety and signal colours, which also makes the fan useful for applications where safety codes play a role.

The paper size of 43.3 by 39.6 cm is large enough to assess a colour area properly, but that also means: this is not a pocket fan. If you mainly want to compare on the go, a compact ring binder is more suitable. For those who record colours at a desk or in a workplace, this format is actually pleasant.

The semi-matt finish and the standardised RAL numbers make this a tool that does not age — colour codes do not change with the seasons. The fan contains 216 colours from the RAL CLASSIC collection, including metallic, safety and signal colours.