RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
RAL 1015 (Light Ivory) is a RAL Classic color with a HEX approximation of #E6D690, RGB 230, 214, 144, and CMYK 0/7/37/10. It is a beige tone typically used in architectural finishes, classic equipment casings, and traditional building elements. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is 4001 C (Delta E 1.88), and its closest RAL neighbor is RAL 1000 (Green Beige).
About RAL 1015
RAL 1015 Light Ivory is a classic architectural cream widely used on traditional buildings, retro equipment, and any context where a warm, understated off-white reads as timeless rather than modern. RAL beiges are architectural neutrals - warm, understated tones that read as timeless rather than trendy. They are used where a classic, residential, or traditional feel is wanted on manufactured surfaces.
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 1015 is defined by a physical paint swatch rather than a digital value; the HEX approximation #E6D690 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 1015 is 4001 C (#E9DB9C), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 1.88. This is a very close match suitable for most print reproduction needs.
Closest RAL Classic neighbors
These RAL codes are perceptually closest to RAL 1015, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where RAL 1015 is used
RAL 1015 is typically specified in architectural finishes, classic equipment casings, and traditional building elements. Its beige tone makes it appropriate wherever a refined, specialty, or decorative palette is wanted. Before specifying RAL 1015 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 1015 in HEX?
RAL 1015 (Light Ivory) has a HEX approximation of #E6D690. 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. #E6D690 is close to every commonly-published reference for RAL 1015.
What is RAL 1015 in RGB?
RAL 1015 converts to RGB 230, 214, 144. Its CMYK print approximation is 0/7/37/10. 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 1015?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to RAL 1015 is 4001 C (#E9DB9C), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 1.88. This is a very close match and is likely suitable for print reproduction.
What RAL color is closest to RAL 1015?
The closest RAL Classic neighbors to RAL 1015 are RAL 1000 (Green Beige, Delta E 8.3), RAL 1014 (Ivory, Delta E 8.5), RAL 1001 (Beige, Delta E 9.8). 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 1015 commonly used?
RAL 1015 is typically used in architectural finishes, classic equipment casings, and traditional building elements. Its beige tone makes it suitable for contexts where this specific hue family carries the intended brand or safety meaning. Verify with a physical swatch under the actual lighting and finish conditions before specifying for a production run.