RAL Classic → Dulux conversion chart
This chart lists all 213 RAL Classic colours with their nearest Dulux equivalent, ranked by colour distance (ΔE, CIEDE2000 — lower is closer). 135 of 213 have an equivalent within ΔE 5, which is close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Where the nearest Dulux colour is ΔE 8 or more there is no close equivalent — the nearest is still shown for reference, clearly labelled. Standard-system hex values are widely-cited sRGB approximations; physical reference chips remain authoritative for colour-critical work.
Neutrals
Warm Creams
| RAL Classic colour | Nearest Dulux equivalent | Code | ΔE | Match quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAL 1013 Oyster white | Cowslip Flower full comparison → | — | 1.3 | near-identical |
| RAL 7044 Silk grey | Gooseberry Fool 4 full comparison → | — | 0.3 | identical |
| RAL 1001 Beige | Warm Neutral | — | 4.2 | very close |
Yellows
Oranges
| RAL Classic colour | Nearest Dulux equivalent | Code | ΔE | Match quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAL 9001 Cream | Cotton Thread full comparison → | — | 1.3 | near-identical |
| RAL 1034 Pastel yellow | Sundrenched Saffron 2 full comparison → | — | 2.6 | near-identical |
| RAL 3012 Beige red | Copper Glow full comparison → | — | 0.5 | identical |
| RAL 2007 Luminous bright orange | Sulphur Springs 3 | — | 5.5 | close |
| RAL 2008 Bright red orange | Mexican Mosaic 3 | — | 5.5 | close |
| RAL 2003 Pastel orange | Auburn Falls 4 | — | 5.3 | close |
| RAL 2011 Deep orange | Active Orange full comparison → | — | 3.4 | very close |
| RAL 1037 Sun yellow | Sunflower Symphony 3 | — | 4.6 | very close |
| RAL 2000 Yellow orange | Active Orange full comparison → | — | 3.4 | very close |
| RAL 8001 Ochre brown | Delhi Bazaar 2 | — | 6.6 | close |
Reds
Pinks
| RAL Classic colour | Nearest Dulux equivalent | Code | ΔE | Match quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAL 4003 Heather violet | Sweet Sundae 1 | — | 6.2 | close |
| RAL 4009 Pastel violet | Soft Montelimar 2 full comparison → | — | 3.3 | very close |
| RAL 4010 Telemagenta | Rock Candy 1 | — | 5.7 | close |
| RAL 4008 Signal violet | Emporium Rose 1 | — | 5.0 | close |
| RAL 4006 Traffic purple | Sumptuous Plum | — | 4.6 | very close |
| RAL 4001 Red lilac | Velvet Robe full comparison → | — | 3.2 | very close |
| RAL 4007 Purple violet | Garnet Symphony 1 | — | 5.4 | close |
Purples
| RAL Classic colour | Nearest Dulux equivalent | Code | ΔE | Match quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAL 4011 Pearl violet | Emporium Rose 2 | — | 12.0 | no close equivalent |
| RAL 4005 Blue lilac | Violet | — | 4.0 | very close |
| RAL 5011 Steel blue | Slow Swing | — | 10.7 | no close equivalent |
Blues
Teals
| RAL Classic colour | Nearest Dulux equivalent | Code | ΔE | Match quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAL 6027 Light green | Jade Pinafore | — | 4.7 | very close |
| RAL 6034 Pastel turquoise | Blue View | — | 4.3 | very close |
| RAL 5024 Pastel blue | Tranquil Depths | — | 5.0 | close |
| RAL 5018 Turquoise blue | Teal Voyage | — | 4.9 | very close |
| RAL 6033 Mint turquoise | Emerald Glade | — | 5.2 | close |
| RAL 5021 Water blue | Hawaiian Blue 2 full comparison → | — | 2.4 | near-identical |
| RAL 6026 Opal green | Minted Glory 2 full comparison → | — | 2.6 | near-identical |
| RAL 6004 Blue green | Heathland | — | 4.1 | very close |
| RAL 5001 Green blue | Heathland | — | 5.3 | close |
| RAL 6036 Pearl opal green | Heathland full comparison → | — | 3.4 | very close |