RAL 9005 - Jet Black
RAL 9005 (Jet Black) is a RAL Classic color with a HEX approximation of #0A0A0A, RGB 10, 10, 10, and CMYK 0/0/0/96. It is a black tone typically used in automotive trim, machinery, high-contrast architectural details, and professional equipment. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is Black 6 C (Delta E 6.72), and its closest RAL neighbor is RAL 9011 (Graphite Black).
About RAL 9005
RAL 9005 Jet Black is the darkest and most-specified black in the RAL Classic library. It appears on automotive trim, professional audio and photographic equipment, and any high-contrast architectural detail where a deep, non-reflective black is required. RAL blacks are deep, tonal blacks rather than pure #000000 - they carry a subtle hue cast (warm, cool, or neutral) that distinguishes each code and makes them suitable for high-contrast architectural and automotive work.
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 9005 is defined by a physical paint swatch rather than a digital value; the HEX approximation #0A0A0A 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 9005 is Black 6 C (#101820), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 6.72. The colors are noticeably different - specify RAL and Pantone separately rather than substituting.
Closest RAL Classic neighbors
These RAL codes are perceptually closest to RAL 9005, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where RAL 9005 is used
RAL 9005 is typically specified in automotive trim, machinery, high-contrast architectural details, and professional equipment. Its black tone makes it appropriate wherever a neutral, architectural, or structural palette is wanted. Before specifying RAL 9005 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 9005 in HEX?
RAL 9005 (Jet Black) has a HEX approximation of #0A0A0A. 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. #0A0A0A is close to every commonly-published reference for RAL 9005.
What is RAL 9005 in RGB?
RAL 9005 converts to RGB 10, 10, 10. Its CMYK print approximation is 0/0/0/96. 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 9005?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to RAL 9005 is Black 6 C (#101820), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 6.72. The colors are noticeably different - for accurate brand work, specify RAL and Pantone separately rather than substituting.
What RAL color is closest to RAL 9005?
The closest RAL Classic neighbors to RAL 9005 are RAL 9011 (Graphite Black, Delta E 4.6), RAL 5004 (Black Blue, Delta E 5.1), RAL 9017 (Traffic Black, Delta E 5.2). 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 9005 commonly used?
RAL 9005 is typically used in automotive trim, machinery, high-contrast architectural details, and professional equipment. Its black tone makes it suitable for neutral, architectural, and structural applications. Verify with a physical swatch under the actual lighting and finish conditions before specifying for a production run.