RAL 6038 - Luminous Green
RAL 6038 (Luminous Green) is a RAL Classic color with a HEX approximation of #00BB2D, RGB 0, 187, 45, and CMYK 100/0/76/27. It is a green tone typically used in military equipment, industrial machinery, outdoor fittings, and architectural finishes. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is 2271 C (Delta E 0.38), and its closest RAL neighbor is RAL 6018 (Yellow Green).
About RAL 6038
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 6038 is defined by a physical paint swatch rather than a digital value; the HEX approximation #00BB2D 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 6038 is 2271 C (#00BB31), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 0.38. This is a very close match suitable for most print reproduction needs.
Closest RAL Classic neighbors
These RAL codes are perceptually closest to RAL 6038, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where RAL 6038 is used
RAL 6038 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 6038 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 6038 in HEX?
RAL 6038 (Luminous Green) has a HEX approximation of #00BB2D. 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. #00BB2D is close to every commonly-published reference for RAL 6038.
What is RAL 6038 in RGB?
RAL 6038 converts to RGB 0, 187, 45. Its CMYK print approximation is 100/0/76/27. 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 6038?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to RAL 6038 is 2271 C (#00BB31), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 0.38. This is a very close match and is likely suitable for print reproduction.
What RAL color is closest to RAL 6038?
The closest RAL Classic neighbors to RAL 6038 are RAL 6018 (Yellow Green, Delta E 7.3), RAL 6017 (Yellow Green, Delta E 13.7), RAL 6037 (Pure Green, Delta E 14.4). 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 6038 commonly used?
RAL 6038 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.