The RAL K7 Colour Fan is the classic compact fan deck for working with the complete RAL CLASSIC colour collection. Containing all 216 RAL CLASSIC colours in a handy format, it is a practical tool for quick colour selection, professional colour communication, design planning and everyday colour comparison across architecture, industry, product development, interiors, paints and coatings.
RAL CLASSIC is one of the most widely recognised colour collections for industrial and architectural colour specification. It is used internationally for paints, varnishes, coatings, machinery, product surfaces, interiors, façades, signage, public infrastructure, furniture and technical applications. The RAL K7 brings this established colour language into an affordable and portable format that can be used in offices, studios, workshops, showrooms and directly on site.
The fan visualises the historically grown RAL CLASSIC colour collection with 216 proven shades. It includes solid colours as well as key pearl, fluorescent, metallic, mica, safety and signal colours used across industries worldwide. Manufacturers, planners, designers and suppliers rely on RAL CLASSIC codes to define colour palettes and communicate colour choices clearly across production and application stages.
The format is compact and easy to handle. The RAL K7 measures approximately 50 × 150 mm, with individual colour samples of approximately 50 × 20 mm. Each page shows five colour patches, giving users a quick overview of related shades while keeping the fan small enough for mobile work. This makes the K7 ideal for first selection, colour orientation, on-site matching and client discussions.
Each colour shade is shown with its RAL colour code and English colour name on the front. Additional colour name lists in German, French, Spanish and Chinese are included as separate pages within the fan. This multilingual structure supports international colour communication and helps teams reduce ambiguity when working across countries, suppliers and production partners.
The RAL K7 is manufactured with water-based colours. This new edition reduces VOC emissions compared with conventional nitrocellulose lacquer production and supports a more environmentally conscious colour sample process. The low-solvent, water-based colours also offer improved UV resistance and better protection against long-term yellowing, helping the fan remain a reliable reference when handled and stored correctly.
The fan is supplied in protective packaging for storage. This helps protect the colour samples from dirt, handling damage and unnecessary light exposure. As with every physical colour standard, careful storage is important for maintaining the usability of the fan over time.
For architecture and interior design, the RAL K7 supports colour decisions for walls, doors, windows, frames, railings, metal details, furniture, fixtures, built-in elements, signage and decorative surfaces. Its compact format makes it easy to take to client meetings, site visits and construction environments where quick colour orientation is needed.
For industrial manufacturing and product development, the fan helps teams discuss colours for coated metal parts, plastic components, machinery, appliances, tools, equipment, consumer goods and technical products. A recognised RAL code provides a shared reference between design, engineering, sourcing, suppliers and production.
For paints, varnishes and coatings, the RAL K7 is a useful everyday reference for selecting colour directions before creating larger samples, drawdowns, coating trials or final production standards. It is particularly practical for contractors, coating specialists, paint suppliers and clients who need a fast overview of the RAL CLASSIC range.
For product design and industrial design, the K7 supports early concept work and colour palette development. Designers can compare intense and subdued colours, define harmonies, set contrasts and explore how RAL shades might work across product families, surface finishes, trims, housings, packaging components and branded details.
The colour fan is also useful for graphic design and visual communication when RAL colours are used for signage, wayfinding, environmental graphics, exhibition design, branded interiors or technical markings. Digital colour values can support early visualisation, but physical RAL references remain essential when colour will be realised in paint, coating or material finishes.
The five-colours-per-page layout gives the K7 a strong overview function. It allows users to grasp colour families quickly, compare neighbouring shades and identify potential harmonies or contrasts without needing a larger binder or sheet collection. The comprehensive RAL CLASSIC grey range is also easy to review within the fan, which is valuable for industrial, architectural and interior design applications.
The RAL K7 should be understood as a practical colour selection and communication tool. It is ideal for first orientation, quick comparison, preliminary specification and client-facing colour discussion. For binding colour matching, production approval or formal quality control, official RAL primary standards and suitable viewing conditions may be required depending on the application.
For teams that need a compact, internationally recognised RAL CLASSIC reference, the RAL K7 Colour Fan is an essential everyday tool. It supports faster colour decisions, clearer communication and more consistent colour planning across design, architecture, manufacturing, coatings and professional colour workflows.
Key Benefits
- Classic compact RAL CLASSIC colour fan
- Contains all 216 RAL CLASSIC colours
- Includes solid, pearl, fluorescent, metallic, mica, safety and signal colours
- Handy fan format, approx. 50 × 150 mm
- Colour sample size approx. 50 × 20 mm
- Five colour patches per page
- RAL colour code shown for each colour
- English colour names under the colour fields
- Additional colour name lists in DE, FR, ES and CN
- Manufactured with water-based colours
- Reduced VOC emissions compared with conventional lacquer production
- Improved UV resistance and yellowing protection
- Supplied in protective packaging for storage
- Useful for office, studio, workshop and construction site
- Practical tool for design, architecture, coatings and industry
FAQ
What is the RAL K7 Colour Fan?
The RAL K7 is a compact colour fan containing all 216 RAL CLASSIC colours for quick colour selection, comparison and communication.
How many colours are included?
The fan contains the complete RAL CLASSIC collection of 216 colours, including solid colours as well as important pearl, fluorescent, metallic, mica, safety and signal colours.
What size are the colour samples?
The fan measures approximately 50 × 150 mm, with colour samples of approximately 50 × 20 mm and five colours shown on each page.
Which languages are included?
Each colour has the RAL code and English colour name on the front. Additional colour name lists in German, French, Spanish and Chinese are included in the fan.
Why is the water-based edition important?
Water-based colours reduce VOC emissions during production and offer improved UV resistance and better long-term protection against yellowing.
Is the RAL K7 suitable for final colour control?
The RAL K7 is mainly a colour selection and communication tool. For binding colour matching or formal quality control, official RAL primary standards may be required.