The RAL D6 Design Box is a professional colour design tool containing all 1,825 RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus colours as individual DIN A6 single sheets. Developed for architecture, interior design, product development, industrial design, manufacturing, coatings, paints, engineering and creative colour planning, it offers one of the most flexible physical references for working with the complete RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus collection.
RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus is a systematic colour system based on the CIELab colour model. Unlike historically grown colour collections, it is structured according to hue, lightness and chroma, allowing colour professionals to select shades intuitively or work in a precise, methodical way. Each colour is defined by a 7-digit RAL code that describes its position in the colour space, making the system highly useful for professional colour communication and reproducible design work.
The RAL D6 Design Box contains 1,825 single sheets, giving users access to the full RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus spectrum in one practical box. The sheets are arranged according to the CIELab colour circle, so colour families, transitions and nuanced differences can be found and compared more easily. This structure supports both creative exploration and systematic colour selection.
Each sheet is supplied in DIN A6 format, measuring 10.5 × 14.8 cm. This size is large enough to judge colour more confidently than with small fan-deck swatches, yet compact enough for project folders, mood boards, client meetings and mobile work. The A6 format also makes it possible to handle each colour as an individual design element rather than only as part of a bound colour tool.
The box format is approximately 30 × 21 × 33 cm. It keeps the large collection organised, protected and ready for use in studios, offices, showrooms, workshops, laboratories and specification departments. For teams that work regularly with RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus colours, the box offers fast access to every shade without requiring multiple fan decks or separate loose collections.
The single sheets have a semi-matt finish. This makes them highly relevant for architecture, interiors, product design, coatings and many industrial surfaces where colour is not intended to appear high-gloss. Semi-matt colour samples provide a practical visual impression for painted surfaces, coated components, furniture, fixtures, interior elements, metalwork, consumer products and material concepts.
The RAL D6 Design Box is especially valuable for creative workflows. Individual sheets can be removed, placed next to materials, integrated into mood boards, cut for collages, inserted into project folders or presented directly to clients. This flexibility makes the D6 more than a colour archive. It becomes an active working tool for building palettes, explaining colour concepts and testing combinations in a physical format.
For product design and industrial design, the D6 supports the development of colour systems for consumer goods, appliances, electronics, furniture, mobility products, packaging components, hardware, tools and technical products. Designers can compare subtle hue shifts, adjust lightness and chroma, define colour families and build coherent palettes for product ranges and brand-relevant surfaces.
For architecture and interior design, the box supports colour decisions for walls, doors, windows, frames, metal details, furniture, fixtures, signage, retail spaces, hospitality interiors, public environments and built-in elements. The A6 sheets can be placed next to wood, stone, textiles, metal, glass, plastics, flooring and coating samples, helping teams develop complete material and colour concepts.
For industrial manufacturing, the RAL D6 supports communication between design, engineering, sourcing, suppliers, production and quality-related teams. A clearly defined RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus code helps translate creative colour decisions into specification language, while the physical sheet provides a visual reference for discussion, sampling and approval.
For paints, varnishes and coatings, the box is useful during colour planning and client consultation. Paint producers, coating specialists, contractors and designers can use the individual sheets to compare colour directions, prepare presentation palettes, support specification documents or discuss possible finishes before creating production samples or application-specific references.
The RAL D6 is also a strong tool for graphic design, branding and environmental communication when colour must move from a visual identity into physical space. Branded interiors, signage, wayfinding systems, exhibition design and applied surface graphics often require physical colour standards because final results depend on paint, coating, material, light and surface context.
All colour samples in the RAL D6 Design Box are produced as high-quality original paint swatches in Germany and undergo a controlled production and approval process. This gives the sheets a professional colour quality that is more suitable for physical colour work than ordinary printed approximations. Correct storage and careful handling help preserve the quality of the samples over time.
Each RAL D6 colour can be reordered individually as a DIN A6 single sheet. This is a major advantage for studios, manufacturers and project teams that use certain colours frequently, integrate full sheets into presentations, cut them for mood boards or send them to clients and suppliers. Instead of replacing the entire box, individual shades can be replenished when needed.
The RAL D6 Design Box is an excellent complement to tools such as the RAL D2 Colour Fan or RAL D3 Colour Toolbook. While those products support quick overview and initial selection, the D6 allows colours to become physical working material for presentations, collages, collection development and detailed project communication.
The RAL D6 should be understood as a professional colour design and communication tool. For binding colour matching, production approval or formal quality control, application-specific samples, controlled viewing conditions and relevant technical procedures may be required. The D6 is ideal for confident colour selection, creative development and clear communication before final production control.
For professionals working with the full RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus range, the RAL D6 Design Box offers maximum flexibility. It combines systematic CIELab colour organisation with removable semi-matt A6 sheets, supporting refined colour concepts, persuasive client presentations and precise communication across design, architecture, interiors, coatings and industrial product development.
Key Benefits
- Complete RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus Design Box
- Contains all 1,825 RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus colours
- Individual DIN A6 single sheets
- Sheet size 10.5 × 14.8 cm
- Box format approx. 30 × 21 × 33 cm
- Semi-matt surface finish
- Clearly arranged according to the CIELab colour circle
- Supports systematic colour selection
- Ideal for mood boards, collages and design concepts
- Useful for product design and industrial design
- Practical for architecture and interior design
- Supports paints, coatings and material planning
- Individual sheets can be removed, shared or integrated into projects
- Every colour can be reordered individually
- Professional physical reference for colour communication
FAQ
What is the RAL D6 Design Box?
The RAL D6 Design Box is a professional colour box containing all 1,825 RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus colours as individual semi-matt DIN A6 sheets.
How many colours are included?
The box contains the full RAL DESIGN SYSTEM plus collection with 1,825 standardised colours.
What size are the RAL D6 sheets?
Each sheet is DIN A6 format, measuring 10.5 × 14.8 cm. The box measures approximately 30 × 21 × 33 cm.
How are the colours organised?
The sheets are clearly arranged according to the CIELab colour circle, making it easier to navigate hue, lightness and chroma relationships.
Can individual sheets be reordered?
Yes. Every RAL D6 colour sheet can be reordered individually as a DIN A6 single sheet.
Is the RAL D6 suitable for final colour control?
The RAL D6 is mainly a colour design and communication tool. For binding production approval, application-specific samples and controlled quality procedures may be required.