RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
RAL 1036 (Pearl Gold) is a RAL Classic color with a HEX approximation of #705335, RGB 112, 83, 53, and CMYK 0/26/53/56. It is a brown tone typically used in earth-toned industrial finishes, exterior cladding, machinery, and architectural brownfields. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is 2321 C (Delta E 2.18), and its closest RAL neighbor is RAL 8008 (Olive Brown).
About RAL 1036
RAL browns are earthy, mature tones used where a refined or natural aesthetic is wanted on industrial or architectural surfaces. The range runs from warm clay (8003) to deep sepia (8014).
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 1036 is defined by a physical paint swatch rather than a digital value; the HEX approximation #705335 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 1036 is 2321 C (#6F5138), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 2.18. This is a very close match suitable for most print reproduction needs.
Closest RAL Classic neighbors
These RAL codes are perceptually closest to RAL 1036, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where RAL 1036 is used
RAL 1036 is typically specified in earth-toned industrial finishes, exterior cladding, machinery, and architectural brownfields. Its brown tone makes it appropriate wherever a refined, specialty, or decorative palette is wanted. Before specifying RAL 1036 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 1036 in HEX?
RAL 1036 (Pearl Gold) has a HEX approximation of #705335. 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. #705335 is close to every commonly-published reference for RAL 1036.
What is RAL 1036 in RGB?
RAL 1036 converts to RGB 112, 83, 53. Its CMYK print approximation is 0/26/53/56. 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 1036?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to RAL 1036 is 2321 C (#6F5138), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 2.18. This is a very close match and is likely suitable for print reproduction.
What RAL color is closest to RAL 1036?
The closest RAL Classic neighbors to RAL 1036 are RAL 8008 (Olive Brown, Delta E 3.0), RAL 8024 (Beige Brown, Delta E 4.4), RAL 8025 (Pale Brown, Delta E 4.8). 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 1036 commonly used?
RAL 1036 is typically used in earth-toned industrial finishes, exterior cladding, machinery, and architectural brownfields. Its brown 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.