Convert LAB to RAL Effect
Use this LAB to RAL Effect converter to translate a color value across common formats and reference systems, then explore matching color schemes and palette-ready variations.
About LAB
LAB (CIELAB) is a device-independent color space designed to be more perceptually uniform. It is often used for color difference calculations and matching.
About RAL Effect
RAL Effect is a color collection that includes both solid and metallic shades. On-screen conversions are approximations and may differ from real samples.
Notes on accuracy
- Pantone/RAL/NCS matches are approximations for screen use. Confirm with physical references for production work.
Color schemes
Generate related palettes from the converted color. The tool provides multiple scheme types (analogous, monochromatic, complementary, triadic, tetradic, and split-complementary) to speed up UI design, branding, and illustration workflows.
Color preview and related schemes
The first color is the converted value, the rest are the schematics based on color theory. You can click the boxes and they will switch the main color and generate schemes.
Analogous
Monochromatic
Complementary
FAQ
How does the LAB to RAL Effect converter work?
Enter a LAB value in the converter and the tool will calculate the closest equivalents, including RAL Effect plus other related formats for cross-checking and palette building.
Why can LAB to RAL Effect results differ between tools?
Different tools can handle rounding, gamma, reference datasets, and edge cases (like shorthand HEX or out-of-range channel values) differently.
Is the LAB to RAL Effect match exact?
Conversions involving reference systems like Pantone/RAL/NCS are best-effort approximations for on-screen use. For production work, always verify with physical swatches or the official specifications for the target system.
Can these values be used directly in CSS or design tools?
Yes. Use the output values directly where your workflow expects them (for example, HEX/RGB/HSL for CSS, or CMYK for print-oriented design), then validate in context for the final medium (screen vs print).
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How to use?
Convert HEX to RGB, RAL Classic, RAL Design Plus, RAL Effect, Pantone, CMYK, HSL, HSB, NCS, WEBSAFE, LAB and vice versa. We are working on adding new features and currently MOTIP color name input is supported for all the car paints also. Choose a color from the picker, or enter the color code in the input box below. Currently we support color codes and names input in those 13 industry standard formats:
- HEX - #ffffff or #fff
- RGB - r, g, b
- HSL - h, s%, l%
- CMYK - c%, m%, y%, k%
- RAL Design Plus - ex. RAL 000 15 00 1
- RAL Classic - ex. RAL 9005 1
- RAL Effect - ex. RAL 790-M 1
- Pantone - ex. 705 C or Black 6 C1
- CSS name - ex. darkslategray2
- NTC name - ex. Kilamanjaro1
- NCS - ex. 0515-G40Y1NEW
- LAB - ex. lab(38.622,-1.903,-1.959)3NEW
- MOTIP - ex. LICHTGRAU4NEW
2. case-insensitive, no spaces.
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4. case-sensitive
Color palettes:
Browse the color palettes section, where you can download color palettes created by our users. Generate, upload color palettes created on our website. On the upload palettes page you can modify and remaster your color palette. Register for free to get access to my palettes section where your uploaded palettes are displayed and organized.
Color charts:
Feel free to browse through our color charts, we provide charts for 10 color spaces: RAL Classic, RAL Design Plus, RAL Effect, Pantone, Flat Design, Material Design, Websafe, NCS and CSS, MOTIP and NTC color's names as well as a list of all color names available in our service. You can get relevant conversion information about each color sample from the chart by clicking on it or converting it's value in the color converter.
Color schemes:
The converter generates color schemes from the converted sample. The schemes are based on color theory, it provides 6 color schemes in the following order: analogous, monochromatic, complementary, triade, tetrade and split. For colors based on shades of gray like white, black or any grayscale color, the schemes are not generated You can covert each color cample from the scheme by clicking on it.
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