What is NCS and RAL?

Use this table and colour chart to convert an NCS color code (Natural Color System) to a RAL color code. Because the RAL system contains a more limited number of colors than NCS, it’s not always possible to make a 100% exact conversion. The values in the table describe the RAL color that is nearest to each NCS color.

What is NCS Colour chart?

NCS – Natural Colour System® is a scientifically based colour system that allows for accurate cross-industrial colour communication for designers and manufacturers, retailers and customers. Since NCS is based on how we perceive colour visually, the system allows you to describe colour on all imaginable surfaces.

How many NCS shades are there?

The NCS color system “Natural Color System” comes from Sweden, the first color atlas was introduced in 1979. Currently there are 2050 NCS standard colors, in some countries z.

What NCS code is white?

0500-N
0500-N is white and is followed by 1000-N, 1500-N, 2000-N and so on to 9000-N which is black. The letter S preceding the complete NCS notation (S 2030-Y90R) means that the NCS sample is from the Second Edition.

Who developed the NCS?

physiologist Ewald Hering
The Natural Color System (NCS) is a proprietary perceptual color model. It is based on the color opponency hypothesis of color vision, first proposed by German physiologist Ewald Hering. The current version of the NCS was developed by the Swedish Colour Centre Foundation, from 1964 onwards.

Is RAL and Pantone the same?

RAL is a type of color matching system. It is mainly used for the purpose of paintings and powder coatings. Pantone matching system (PMS) is mainly used by graphic designers for color graphic printing. This RAL to PMS Color Conversion tool is used to convert ral colour code into Pantone color.

Where can I find RAL Colour code?

The RAL Classic colors have a 4-digit number in combination with the letters ‘RAL’ (e.g. RAL 1028). The first digit is a system code number (1: yellow, 2: orange, 3: red, 4: violet, 5: blue, 6: green, 7: grey, 8: brown and 9: white and black shades). The remaining 3 digits are chosen sequentially.

How do I find my RAL number?