RAL 6005 - Moss Green
RAL 6005 (Moss Green) is a RAL Classic color with a HEX approximation of #2F4538, RGB 47, 69, 56, and CMYK 32/0/19/73. It is a green tone typically used in military equipment, industrial machinery, outdoor fittings, and architectural finishes. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is 4203 C (Delta E 2.05), and its closest RAL neighbor is RAL 6020 (Chrome Green).
About RAL 6005
RAL 6005 Moss Green is a deep, rich green - the classic "British Racing Green" neighbor - used on traditional machinery, historic railway equipment, and architectural metalwork where a formal, grounded green is appropriate. RAL greens are the largest family in the Classic library outside the greys - they range from military olive drabs (6003, 6005, 6013) through vivid traffic greens (6024, 6037) to pastel architectural tones (6019, 6027).
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 6005 is defined by a physical paint swatch rather than a digital value; the HEX approximation #2F4538 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 6005 is 4203 C (#2E483E), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 2.05. This is a very close match suitable for most print reproduction needs.
Closest RAL Classic neighbors
These RAL codes are perceptually closest to RAL 6005, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where RAL 6005 is used
RAL 6005 is typically specified in military equipment, industrial machinery, outdoor fittings, and architectural finishes. Its green tone makes it appropriate wherever a technical, industrial, or nature-referencing palette is wanted. Before specifying RAL 6005 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 6005 in HEX?
RAL 6005 (Moss Green) has a HEX approximation of #2F4538. 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. #2F4538 is close to every commonly-published reference for RAL 6005.
What is RAL 6005 in RGB?
RAL 6005 converts to RGB 47, 69, 56. Its CMYK print approximation is 32/0/19/73. 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 6005?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to RAL 6005 is 4203 C (#2E483E), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 2.05. This is a very close match and is likely suitable for print reproduction.
What RAL color is closest to RAL 6005?
The closest RAL Classic neighbors to RAL 6005 are RAL 6020 (Chrome Green, Delta E 6.6), RAL 6028 (Pine Green, Delta E 6.7), RAL 6007 (Bottle Green, Delta E 6.9). 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 6005 commonly used?
RAL 6005 is typically used in military equipment, industrial machinery, outdoor fittings, and architectural finishes. Its green 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.