RAL and Raw Color partnered for a special edition to celebrate RAL's 100th anniversary, applying Raw Color's design to the popular RAL Classic colour fans like the K7 and K5. The design groups colours by application such as transport and safety to highlight their origins and functionality.
A tribute to 100 years of expertise
By researching the nature and applications of the RAL Classic collection, Raw Color discovered that the unique character of the colour system lies in its function and its implementation in everyday life. By examining the history and application areas of RAL Classic colours, they created categories and assigned colour shades; the result was five colours that represent common application areas such as transportation, communication technology, and safety. The five selected shades represent an aesthetic cross-section of RAL colours that are both functional and expressive in their combination.
The Reichsausschuss für Lieferbedingungen (RAL for short) was founded in 1925 with the aim of standardising the colours in which industrial goods were coated, lacquered, and coloured. One hundred years later, RAL is celebrating this milestone in collaboration with the Dutch design studio Raw Color by honouring the core colours and producing a limited edition.
Raw Color team
Christoph Brach, Daniera ter Haar, Noortje de Keijzer, Tijs Van Nieuwenhuysen, Antonia Ludwig
