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If you want to align industrial or architectural coatings with standardized color values, you can convert colors from PPG to RAL. The shade from the PPG master palette is analyzed and matched with the closest RAL color to achieve an accurate visual equivalent.
Converting PPG to RAL is especially relevant for paint manufacturers, architects, and industrial applications where precise matching to standardized RAL tones is required — for example, in metal facades, machinery, or automotive coatings. qConv automatically determines the perceptually closest RAL value and also displays RGB, LAB, and CMYK comparisons.
Since PPG and RAL systems are based on different color models and pigment formulas, the conversion from PPG to RAL is not exact but provides a highly precise colorimetric approximation — ideal for design, production, and quality control.
How Does the Conversion Work?
In the conversion from PPG to RAL, qConv compares the LAB value of each PPG color with all RAL Classic and RAL Design tones. Using Delta-E (CIEDE2000) calculations, the perceptually closest color is identified and displayed as a RAL code — for example, RAL 7035 Light Grey or RAL 3020 Traffic Red.
Example: PPG 908005 Steel Gray roughly corresponds to RAL 7011 Iron Grey. qConv visually displays this match and calculates the color difference so you can instantly see how close both shades are.
This color conversion from PPG to RAL is particularly useful when paints, powder coatings, or surface systems need to be aligned with RAL standards. It ensures that your final product matches the desired RAL color range in both manufacturing and architectural contexts.
Example & Application
Example: The industrial color PPG 10890 Signal Red is often matched with RAL 3001 Signal Red during the conversion from PPG to RAL. qConv displays this match along with LAB comparison, visual preview, and alternative RAL tones with minimal deviation.
The conversion from PPG to RAL is ideal for coating companies, architects, and engineers who want to harmonize international color standards. qConv ensures consistent results across manufacturers — from CAD design to production.
Our tip: Use the PPG→RAL conversion to precisely align technical color specifications with RAL standards. This allows you to standardize production batches and minimize color deviations.
* Note:
qConv.com searches for the next matching color from the selected color palette. In most cases, there will be minimal or apparent color differences because there is not an exact match for every color.
The PPG Color System originates from the U.S.-based company PPG Industries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paints, coatings, and color technologies. It includes a wide range of professional color shades for architecture, automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications. With over 2,000 standard colors, PPG provides a precise, globally unified reference for design, production, and maintenance.
PPG uses advanced pigment technologies and proprietary color measurement methods to ensure vibrant, durable, and environmentally friendly shades. The PPG system is based on a scientifically calibrated color space and forms the foundation for collections such as PPG Voice of Color® in interior design or PPG Delfleet® and Envirobase® in automotive and industrial coatings.
Usage
The PPG Color System is used worldwide by architects, designers, automotive manufacturers, and industrial companies. It plays a key role in color definition across construction, vehicle, and surface coating sectors. In architecture, it supports the development of durable exterior and interior paints, while in the automotive field, it enables precise metallic and effect finishes.
With digital tools like qConv, PPG shades can easily be converted into other systems such as RAL, NCS, Pantone®, or Sherwin-Williams®. This is especially useful when color schemes need to be coordinated internationally or implemented across multiple systems.
Tips for Designers & Agencies
PPG offers not only technical color precision but also aesthetic inspiration. The Voice of Color® collection features carefully curated palettes based on current design trends and the psychological impact of color. For brand development, architectural projects, and interior design concepts, PPG provides an excellent foundation for consistent color design.
With qConv, you can digitally analyze PPG colors, convert them into related color systems, and create harmonious palettes. This makes it easy to implement color ideas accurately — from initial visualization to the finished surface.
The RAL® color system is an internationally recognized standard for defining and communicating colors. Originating in Germany in 1927, RAL established a consistent catalog that assigns each color a unique four-digit number, such as “RAL 3020 Traffic Red.”
The classic RAL® palette includes 213 standardized colors in the RAL Classic collection. Each tone is precisely defined to ensure color consistency across materials, manufacturers, and applications. Beyond RAL Classic, there are also the RAL Design System Plus and RAL Effect lines, offering more than 2,500 colors for architecture, product design, and industrial coatings.
Usage
RAL® is widely used in architecture, construction, automotive, and industrial manufacturing to define exact color specifications for paints, coatings, and materials. It is the standard reference for designers, engineers, and production companies that require accurate and repeatable color matching worldwide.
Designers often use RAL colors when creating brand elements, interiors, and exterior coatings. The universal numbering system ensures that a chosen RAL color looks the same across all production environments.
Tips for Designers & Engineers
When selecting RAL colors, consider the surface finish — glossy, matte, or textured coatings can affect perception. Always compare samples under realistic lighting conditions. The RAL Design System Plus offers finer gradations for designers who need nuanced hues for product and interior applications.
With qConv, you can convert RAL® colors to HEX, RGB, CMYK, Pantone® or HKS® formats, making it easy to align digital and physical color specifications within your design process.