Paint matching
Why RAL colour names change between languages and shops
RAL numbers stay fixed while the names get translated, shortened and reused by shops. Why the four digits are what to quote, plus a checklist for ordering.
Read the noteChart / 3000 series / RAL 3014 Antique pink
RAL 3014 Antique pink
A mid-toned, strong red on screen. First published on this chart 26 March 2013.
This swatch is a screen approximation of the colour. Check a physical RAL fan deck or a painted sample of the actual product before you order or match anything.
| Hex (sRGB) | #D47479 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 212, 116, 121 |
| HSL | 357°, 53%, 64% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 45, 43, 17 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 59.8, 38, 14.1 |
| Relative luminance | 27.9% |
| Text contrast | white text 3.2:1, black text 6.6:1 |
Values are derived from the approximate hex above. CMYK is a simple conversion, not a print recipe: printers convert through their own profiles. Luminance is a screen figure, not a measured light reflectance value (LRV) from a paint data sheet.
How RAL 3014 reads
Dusty and mid toned, antique pink is a rose with a warm cast, deeper than RAL 3015 light pink and softer than RAL 3017 rose. It has a faded, slightly vintage quality.
Where it turns up
It works on interior walls, furniture, front doors and garden accents. Pinks shift strongly between daylight and warm bulbs, so test a sample in the room itself.
Ordering RAL 3014 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 3014" and add the gloss level, the product type (wall paint, metal paint, powder, aerosol) and the surface. The same number mixed by two makers, or in two gloss levels, can look slightly different, so keep a whole job in one batch and look at a sample in daylight first. The paint counter guide covers the questions to ask.