RAL 1013 - Oyster White
RAL 1013 (Oyster White) is a RAL Classic color with a HEX approximation of #EAE6CA, RGB 234, 230, 202, and CMYK 0/2/14/8. It is a white tone typically used in appliances, architectural surfaces, clean-room equipment, and medical and industrial casings. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is 5807 C (Delta E 6.51), and its closest RAL neighbor is RAL 9002 (Grey White).
About RAL 1013
RAL whites range from warm creams (9001, 9010) to cool pure whites (9003, 9016) and modern greige whites (9002, 9018). They are used across architecture, appliances, and equipment casings where a clean, neutral finish is wanted.
RAL codes are administered by RAL gGmbH, a German quality-assurance institute. The RAL Classic library - 213 codes across nine hue families - is the standard for paint, powder-coat, and plastic finishes across Europe, and is used internationally wherever industrial color specification is required. Like every RAL code, RAL 1013 is defined by a physical paint swatch rather than a digital value; the HEX approximation #EAE6CA is the most commonly-published reference, but physical paint chips are the only authoritative source.
Closest Pantone match
The closest Pantone Solid Coated color to RAL 1013 is 5807 C (#D0D1AB), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 6.51. The colors are noticeably different - specify RAL and Pantone separately rather than substituting.
Closest RAL Classic neighbors
These RAL codes are perceptually closest to RAL 1013, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where RAL 1013 is used
RAL 1013 is typically specified in appliances, architectural surfaces, clean-room equipment, and medical and industrial casings. Its white tone makes it appropriate wherever a neutral, architectural, or structural palette is wanted. Before specifying RAL 1013 for a production run, verify the color against a physical RAL swatch under the actual lighting conditions and finish (matte, semi-gloss, gloss) that will be used - the same code looks meaningfully different across substrates.
Frequently asked questions
What is RAL 1013 in HEX?
RAL 1013 (Oyster White) has a HEX approximation of #EAE6CA. This is the widely-published mid-range value - RAL is a physical paint standard, and different reference sources vary by 2-5% for the same code. #EAE6CA is close to every commonly-published reference for RAL 1013.
What is RAL 1013 in RGB?
RAL 1013 converts to RGB 234, 230, 202. Its CMYK print approximation is 0/2/14/8. These values are approximations for design reference - always verify against a physical RAL swatch before production, because paint and ink reflect light very differently.
What Pantone color is closest to RAL 1013?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to RAL 1013 is 5807 C (#D0D1AB), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 6.51. The colors are noticeably different - for accurate brand work, specify RAL and Pantone separately rather than substituting.
What RAL color is closest to RAL 1013?
The closest RAL Classic neighbors to RAL 1013 are RAL 9002 (Grey White, Delta E 4.8), RAL 9001 (Cream, Delta E 6.2), RAL 7044 (Silk Grey, Delta E 8.3). RAL codes within the same family typically differ by Delta E 2-8 - close enough to feel like siblings, distinct enough to be visibly different on a physical swatch.
Where is RAL 1013 commonly used?
RAL 1013 is typically used in appliances, architectural surfaces, clean-room equipment, and medical and industrial casings. Its white tone makes it suitable for neutral, architectural, and structural applications. Verify with a physical swatch under the actual lighting and finish conditions before specifying for a production run.