RAL 4012 - Pearl Blackberry
RAL 4012 (Pearl Blackberry) is a RAL Classic color with a HEX approximation of #3D3242, RGB 61, 50, 66, and CMYK 8/24/0/74. It is a purple tone typically used in specialty industrial coatings, automotive accents, and distinctive architectural finishes. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is 4119 C (Delta E 2.68), and its closest RAL neighbor is RAL 5011 (Steel Blue).
About RAL 4012
RAL purples are relatively rare in industrial applications - they range from deep violets (RAL 4007, RAL 4008) to brighter magentas (RAL 4010, RAL 4003). They are used where a distinct, unusual color 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 4012 is defined by a physical paint swatch rather than a digital value; the HEX approximation #3D3242 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 4012 is 4119 C (#403845), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 2.68. This is a very close match suitable for most print reproduction needs.
Closest RAL Classic neighbors
These RAL codes are perceptually closest to RAL 4012, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where RAL 4012 is used
RAL 4012 is typically specified in specialty industrial coatings, automotive accents, and distinctive architectural finishes. Its purple tone makes it appropriate wherever a refined, specialty, or decorative palette is wanted. Before specifying RAL 4012 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 4012 in HEX?
RAL 4012 (Pearl Blackberry) has a HEX approximation of #3D3242. 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. #3D3242 is close to every commonly-published reference for RAL 4012.
What is RAL 4012 in RGB?
RAL 4012 converts to RGB 61, 50, 66. Its CMYK print approximation is 8/24/0/74. 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 4012?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to RAL 4012 is 4119 C (#403845), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 2.68. This is a very close match and is likely suitable for print reproduction.
What RAL color is closest to RAL 4012?
The closest RAL Classic neighbors to RAL 4012 are RAL 5011 (Steel Blue, Delta E 8.3), RAL 5008 (Grey Blue, Delta E 8.4), RAL 5003 (Sapphire Blue, Delta E 9.0). 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 4012 commonly used?
RAL 4012 is typically used in specialty industrial coatings, automotive accents, and distinctive architectural finishes. Its purple 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.