Author Topic: RAL colours ( color ) of Festool products ? (Read 81749 times)

LJD · « **on:** October 22, 2016, 07:07 AM »

Anyone knows the name/code for the Grey/Blue colour Festool use?

I have a little project (DAB radio) that i want to get the right colours etc ..

Thanks

neeleman · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2016, 07:20 AM »

Body colours are RAL 5004 (Black Blue).
Buttons are RAL 6018 (Yellow Green).

GarryMartin · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2016, 07:25 AM »

The light grey is RAL 7035.

Peter Parfitt · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2016, 07:52 AM »

and this....

RAL colours ( color ) of Festool products ?

Peter

LJD · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2016, 08:02 AM »

Ok...! cheers everyone, take the rest of the weekend off

s for a DAB radio even if its going to a bit of a joke .

Not as much of a Joke as the FM only Festool radio !!

2ooladdict · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2016, 08:30 AM »

Very interesting. What about the color of the Systainers?

Untidy Shop · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2016, 09:28 AM »

http://festoolownersgroup.com/finishing/festool-colour/msg427928/#msg427928

Reply no 7 for Dulux Formulas.

LJD · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2016, 05:11 PM »

I purchased the tiny Dewalt DAB site radio this morning. All complete for peanuts .I have a top spec SONY as well. Sony would need "cutting and shutting " to go into a Systainer et c.But would be nice. Trouble is my wife likes it in the Kitchen. I have stripped the Dewalt down to it working parts (very easy) and was thinking about firstly modifying the case shape a bit to lose the Dewalt "shape" then spraying the parts as required "festool " colours .That way it does what i need and adds a bit of fun. And if any one questions why it looks like a "dewalt" I will say it follows a long trend in Festool products !!

Kodi Crescent · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2016, 10:44 AM »

Quote from: LJD on October 22, 2016, 05:11 PM

I purchased the tiny Dewalt DAB site radio this morning. All complete for peanuts .I have a top spec SONY as well. Sony would need "cutting and shutting " to go into a Systainer et c.But would be nice. Trouble is my wife likes it in the Kitchen. I have stripped the Dewalt down to it working parts (very easy) and was thinking about firstly modifying the case shape a bit to lose the Dewalt "shape" then spraying the parts as required "festool " colours .That way it does what i need and adds a bit of fun. And if any one questions why it looks like a "dewalt" I will say it follows a long trend in Festool products !!

That only picks up the Spanish stations, correct?

LJD · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2016, 12:00 PM »

I love DAB as it allows me to listen to more interesting selection of music etc .OK, ITs never going to sound as good as a FM .But then we have to start thinking about construction of the unit ie "Roberts" and others been made from wood . Which assists with a more natural sound .I think the "dewalt " interior needs a fraction of "damping" which i will play around with .

myer84 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2017, 02:44 PM »

Does anyone know what the color codes are for North America? I know the Festool green equivalent is called "Sweet Pea" from Benjamin Moore, but I need the name for the "Black Blue"

Went to Sherwin Williams store today to ask about their Black Blue color RAL# 5004 RLS8-20004 as listed on their website, but was told that those codes or color name don't show up on their system. Was told by the rep the color code in North America should start with "SW"

Lowes was unable to find it on their system either. Haven't tried Home Depot yet, but I thought I ask here first to see if anyone has the right code or paint name.

Thanks in advance

Peter Parfitt · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2017, 03:29 PM »

All of the RAL and CMYK codes are above - they are international.

Peter

RobBob · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2017, 03:36 PM »

Quote from: myer84 on March 28, 2017, 02:44 PM

Does anyone know what the color codes are for North America? I know the Festool green equivalent is called "Sweet Pea" from Benjamin Moore, but I need the name for the "Black Blue"

Went to Sherwin Williams store today to ask about their Black Blue color RAL# 5004 RLS8-20004 as listed on their website, but was told that those codes or color name don't show up on their system. Was told by the rep the color code in North America should start with "SW"

Lowes was unable to find it on their system either. Haven't tried Home Depot yet, but I thought I ask here first to see if anyone has the right code or paint name.

Thanks in advance

@myer84 - I googled "ral to sherwin williams conversion." Here's one solution:

Sherwin Williams RAL Color Selector

myer84 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2017, 04:08 PM »

@Peter - I asked about the RAL and CMYK and got a weird look at both places I went to today. They had no idea and entered the codes on their systems to no avail

@Rob - I used that link to show the Sherwin Williams rep and wasn't able to pull anything using the codes listed. That's when I was told the code should start with "SW"

SRSemenza · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2017, 06:51 PM »

Well starting with SW sounds like it would be the Sherwin Williams code not the actual color code.

And a google search brings up all kinds of stuff about an RAL colors line and Sherwin Williams. I wonder if you need to find someone at SW that knows more?

Seth

Cheese · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2017, 07:01 PM »

I'd suggest you contact someone in one of their industrial coating stores, maybe you'll get a better answer. Or consider e-mailing corporate and ask for some assistance.

The DIY centers are pretty lean on technical competency.

Untidy Shop · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2017, 01:55 AM »

Firstly as one who mixes paint, take it a bit easy on us @Cheese

. We have extensive training opportunities through the company I work for and the paint companies we represent. Only last evening did I attend a Dulux Seminar for a new range about to be released.

As to the problem at hand, I am a little surprised no one appeared to offer @myer84 a color match from a tool or Systainer. That is what I did to obtain the formulas referenced earlier in this thread. For the most part, I find that this color matching process is very accurate.

Cheese · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2017, 09:24 PM »

Whoops @Untidy Shop...sorry about that.

Actually, I was referring to my local SW store. They're convenient, I just put leashes on our 2 dogs and walk the 6 blocks to purchase what I need. Sweet.

However, if there's a technical question that needs answering, I throw the 2 dogs into the car and travel the 3 miles to the SW commercial coatings store.

Untidy Shop · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2017, 09:35 PM »

It's OK @Cheese I just could not let your comment go without comment.

And sure, I too have had 'interesting' experiences as a customer. Rescently as a customer, I had to 'instruct' an employee at another store of the chain for which I work that yes in fact that is possible and this is how to do it.

To be fair, in none of my training has the RAL nor CMYK systems been mentioned. I am only aware due to some past graphics training. I suspect that in the paint world they are a 'secret' of the chemists and color designers.

Cheese · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2017, 09:50 PM »

Ya, you're right that the RAL and CMYK systems are the darlings of the graphics industry. Hey, throw in Pantone just to mix it up a bit. The ONLY reason I'm familiar in the least with them is through photography and signage.

I also embrace your earlier query as to why not just go for a color match. The recent SW color match system is incredible. I visited the local SW store with a piece of aluminum extrusion from a Marvin window and they matched the color exactly. Pretty impressed, I'm sure most of the newer color match systems are similar. I remember when it used to be a painful 1-2 hour process at either Benny Moore or SW. Mix...paint....hairdryer...check for match...remix...repaint...rehairdryer...painful.

JimmyB1775 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 28, 2019, 08:55 PM »

After plenty of trying, I ordered the correct Formica colors because the codes cross. Paint however was much less obvious. I took about 30 swatches from HD guessing what 15+ would be close to the green and the dark blue. Got home.... WAY OFF! So I brought a piece of my domino and a systainer latch and this little girl matched them so well, I felt bad for doubting her. I’ll post pictures later of the match in use.

ben_r_ · « **Reply #21 on:** November 09, 2019, 09:39 AM »

Quote from: JimmyB1775 on April 28, 2019, 08:55 PM

After plenty of trying, I ordered the correct Formica colors because the codes cross. Paint however was much less obvious. I took about 30 swatches from HD guessing what 15+ would be close to the green and the dark blue. Got home.... WAY OFF! So I brought a piece of my domino and a systainer latch and this little girl matched them so well, I felt bad for doubting her. I’ll post pictures later of the match in use.

What ever happened to those pics you were gonna post?

GigaWatt · « **Reply #22 on:** December 07, 2020, 11:44 AM »

I know this is an old post however during some research, I found a company in Springfield NJ who is licensed to mix paint under the European RAL Standard. Below is a link and copy of my order. My order is in Kansas City today and should be in my hands tomorrow.

https://www.myperfectcolor.com/paint/75227-ral-5004-black-blue-paint/house-and-wall-paint/interior-paint

UPDATE: I received my paint today, pic below.

ben_r_ · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2021, 12:57 PM »

Anyone know the RAL color code for the Limited Edition Blue Systainers? Is it the same as the dark blue mentioned above (RAL 5004)? It seems to be lighter than that one.

squall_line · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2021, 01:42 PM »

Quote from: ben_r_ on October 21, 2021, 12:57 PM

Anyone know the RAL color code for the Limited Edition Blue Systainers? Is it the same as the dark blue mentioned above (RAL 5004)? It seems to be lighter than that one.

There's no "seems" about it, they're definitely a different color than the tool bodies. You can see the difference in some of the unboxing videos of the Emerald Edition tools that came in the blue systainer.

I wonder if @Systainer.Store might know?

Cheese · « **Reply #25 on:** October 21, 2021, 03:01 PM »

Here's a shot of the "Limited Edition Blue Systainer" on the left and the PRO 5 systainer on the right. According to 2016 Festool literature, "To distinguish the PRO 5 LTD from all other Festool tools, it will be delivered in a unique blue Systainer."

That "unique blue" turned out to be black instead.

The "Limited Edition Blue Systainer" is the same as Tanos color sapphire blue, RAL 5003.

afish · « **Reply #26 on:** May 24, 2022, 06:39 PM »

I need to match the Red and Blue of the American flag. A google search turned up this

Question:
What are the exact shades of the colors blue and red?
Answer:
The exact shades of blue and red are numbers 80075 and 80180 in the Standard Color Card of America published by the Color Association of the United States. In the Pantone system the colors are: Blue PMS 282 and Red PMS 193. The RGB numbers are: #002868 (blue) and #BF0A30 (red).

However I have no idea what system SW or HD uses. Anyone know if this is enough info for them to get me an accurate color match ? Or should I be looking for some other color coding system?