RAL 8017
Chocolate Brown
RAL 8017 Chocolate Brown is one of the most widely used dark browns in European residential architecture, serving as a traditional choice for window frames, entrance doors, and architectural metalwork. This deep, warm brown provides a natural, wood-like appearance that complements brick, stone, and rendered facades across diverse architectural styles. Chocolate Brown has been a staple of the European fenestration industry for decades and remains one of the top-selling colors for residential exterior applications.
Color Reference
WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text. Results show this color as a background.
Spectrum & Perceptual Position
CIELAB is a perceptually uniform color space. Euclidean distance between two colors in this diagram closely matches human visual difference. The dot size shows your selected color; slightly larger dots are the nearest perceptual neighbors.
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Contrast ratios follow WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Green (≥4.5:1) passes AA for normal text. Amber (≥3:1) passes for large text only. Grey indicates low contrast.
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About These Recommendations
These are powder formulations that correspond to this RAL color based on manufacturer data sheets. Exact powders are coded to this specific RAL code. Close powders are visually similar alternatives we have used before. We do not sell powder directly — we use these formulations to coat your parts. Call us to discuss your project and we will confirm the best option for your timeline.