RAL 6015 - Black Olive
RAL 6015 (Black Olive) is a RAL Classic color with a HEX approximation of #3B3C36, RGB 59, 60, 54, and CMYK 2/0/10/76. It is a green tone typically used in military equipment, industrial machinery, outdoor fittings, and architectural finishes. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is 447 C (Delta E 1.69), and its closest RAL neighbor is RAL 6006 (Grey Olive).
About RAL 6015
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 6015 is defined by a physical paint swatch rather than a digital value; the HEX approximation #3B3C36 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 6015 is 447 C (#373A36), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 1.69. This is a very close match suitable for most print reproduction needs.
Closest RAL Classic neighbors
These RAL codes are perceptually closest to RAL 6015, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where RAL 6015 is used
RAL 6015 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 6015 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 6015 in HEX?
RAL 6015 (Black Olive) has a HEX approximation of #3B3C36. 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. #3B3C36 is close to every commonly-published reference for RAL 6015.
What is RAL 6015 in RGB?
RAL 6015 converts to RGB 59, 60, 54. Its CMYK print approximation is 2/0/10/76. 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 6015?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to RAL 6015 is 447 C (#373A36), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 1.69. This is a very close match and is likely suitable for print reproduction.
What RAL color is closest to RAL 6015?
The closest RAL Classic neighbors to RAL 6015 are RAL 6006 (Grey Olive, Delta E 2.7), RAL 6008 (Brown Green, Delta E 4.3), RAL 6009 (Fir Green, Delta E 5.1). 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 6015 commonly used?
RAL 6015 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.