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RAL 9010

Pure White

RAL 9010 Pure White is the quintessential architectural white and one of the most widely used colors in the entire RAL system. This clean, warm-neutral white serves as the standard for interior walls, ceilings, and trim across European residential and commercial buildings. Pure White provides a bright, fresh canvas that maximizes natural light and creates a sense of spaciousness. It is the default white for most European paint manufacturers and serves as the baseline reference for white in architectural specifications.

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Technical Reference

Color Reference

Hex#FFFFFF
RGBrgb(255, 255, 255)
HSLhsl(0°, 0%, 100%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
Color Analysis
RGB Composition
R
255
G
255
B
255
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Accessibility
White text
1:1Fail
Black text
21:1Pass

WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text. Results show this color as a background.

Spectrum & Perceptual Position

Hue Spectrum
60°120°180°240°300°360°
CIELAB a*b* Chromaticity
-4004080-4004080a* (Green ← → Red)b* (Blue ← → Yellow)
L* (Lightness)100
a* (Green-Red)0
b* (Blue-Yellow)0
L* (LCh)100
C* (Chroma)0
h° (Hue)158°

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.

Color Harmonies

Build a Palette Around Pure White

Palette Generator

Select a harmony type, then press Space to reroll unlocked colors.

1 locked / 4 free

Reference + opposite hue with tonal variations

Reference
#2
Complementary
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Complementary
#4
Complementary
#5
Split Comp +
Pairwise Contrast Ratios
1.1:1
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1.1:1
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1.2:1
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1.1:1

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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Recommended Powders

Recommended for RAL 9010

Exact (14)

RAL 9010 Semi-GlossExact Match
SKU: AE70019901020Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta50-60 glosssemi-gloss smooth
RAL 9010 Semi GlossExact Match
SKU: IE30019901020Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta30-40 glosssemi-gloss smooth
RAL 9010 TexturedExact Match
SKU: IE05019027121Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta5-10 glosstextured
RAL 9010 Matt (EP)Exact Match
SKU: EP10009901020Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta10-15 glossmatt smooth
RAL 9010 Gloss (EP)Exact Match
SKU: EP90019901020Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta90+ glossgloss smooth
RAL 9010 Texture Gloss (EP)Exact Match
SKU: EP35019901020Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta30-40 glosstexture gloss
RAL 9010 Matt (IP)Exact Match
SKU: IE30019901020-IPAxalta Coating SystemsAlesta10-15 glossmatt smooth
RAL 9010 Gloss (IP)Exact Match
SKU: IE80019901020Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta80-90 glossgloss smooth
RAL 9010 Pure White TextureExact Match
SKU: C241-WH493Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder5-10 glosstexture
RAL 9010 Pure White 90 GlossExact Match
SKU: C209-WH492Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder90 glosssmooth
RAL 9010 Pure White UDExact Match
SKU: PCTZ89113PPG IndustriesEnvirocron90+ glosssmooth
RAL 9010 WhiteExact Match
SKU: FWS8-80R03Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura ECO80-99 glosssmooth
RAL 9010 SatinExact Match
SKU: RWS3-60003Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260325-35 glosssmooth
RAL 9010 High GlossExact Match
SKU: RWS8-00005Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260386-99 glosssmooth

Close (76)

Florida WhiteClose Match
SKU: HFW615S8Axalta Coating SystemsAlestaAAMA 260350-60 glosssmooth
BAP WhiteClose Match
SKU: HFW611S7Axalta Coating SystemsAlestaAAMA 260350-60 glosssmooth
Bone White MatteClose Match
SKU: HFW605S4Axalta Coating SystemsAlestaAAMA 260430-45 glossmatte smooth
Bone White PearlClose Match
SKU: HFW642B3Axalta Coating SystemsAlestaAAMA 260430-40 glosspearl metallic
Bone White MatteClose Match
SKU: FFW605S3Axalta Coating SystemsAlestaAAMA 260530-45 glossmatte smooth
White Pearl MetallicClose Match
SKU: AE80217050320Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta80-90 glossmetallic
Spotless WhiteClose Match
SKU: SPOTLESS-WHITEAxalta Coating SystemsAlesta86+ glosssmooth
Gloss White IIClose Match
SKU: HFW637S9Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta90+ glossgloss smooth
AR400 Flat White 6KClose Match
SKU: EFW500S0Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta0-5 glossmatte smooth
White Superdurable 90 GlossClose Match
SKU: C909-WH485Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder90 glosshigh-gloss smooth
White HammerClose Match
SKU: T013-WH09Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder10-20 glosshammertone
White Hammer AltClose Match
SKU: T012-WH260Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder10-20 glosshammertone
Black/White VeinClose Match
SKU: T075-WH34Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder20-30 glossvein
Pearl White TextureClose Match
SKU: T031-WH06Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder5-10 glosstexture
White TextureClose Match
SKU: C031-WH120Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder5-10 glosstexture
FS 27875 White 50 GlossClose Match
SKU: P005-WH01Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder50 glosssmooth
LC White 90 GlossClose Match
SKU: C209-WH486Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder90 glosssmooth
Platinum WhiteClose Match
SKU: T004-WH453Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder90 glosssmooth
White 90 Gloss UrethaneClose Match
SKU: P009-WH14Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder90 glosssmooth
White 20 GlossClose Match
SKU: T002-WH08Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder20 glosssmooth
White 70 GlossClose Match
SKU: T009-WH121Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder70 glosssmooth
White 80 GlossClose Match
SKU: H308-WH25Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder80 glosssmooth
White 90 GlossClose Match
SKU: T009-WH11Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder90 glosssmooth
White 90 Gloss AltClose Match
SKU: T009-WH13Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder90 glosssmooth
Bone WhiteClose Match
SKU: PCNT88147PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260520-35 glosssmooth
Bright WhiteClose Match
SKU: PCNT88148PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260530-45 glosssmooth
Snowdrift Sparkle TextureClose Match
SKU: PCNT85107PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 26052-6 glosstexture, sparkle
Delicate WhiteClose Match
SKU: PCNT85112PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 26053-6 glossmica
White Ice SparkleClose Match
SKU: PCNT83102PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 26054-8 glossmica, sparkle
White Stone Sparkle TextureClose Match
SKU: PCNT75231PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 26052-6 glosstexture, sparkle
WhiteClose Match
SKU: PCF80191PPG IndustriesEnvirocron75-85 glosssmooth
Terex WhiteClose Match
SKU: PCT80198PPG IndustriesEnvirocron90+ glosssmooth
Sky White XMRClose Match
SKU: PCT80271PPG IndustriesEnvirocron80-100 glosssmooth
WhiteClose Match
SKU: PCT80304PPG IndustriesEnvirocron80-90 glosssmooth
WhiteClose Match
SKU: PCT80211PPG IndustriesEnvirocron88+ glosssmooth
WhiteClose Match
SKU: PCT80209PPG IndustriesEnvirocron85+ glosssmooth
MBW WhiteClose Match
SKU: PCU80168PPG IndustriesEnvirocron85+ glosssmooth
Gloss WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS8-80R15Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura ECO80-99 glosssmooth
Coastal WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS6-80R03Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura ECO50-65 glosssmooth
Wool WhiteClose Match
SKU: FWT2-C0000Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura ECO5-15 glosssmooth
Polished PorcelainClose Match
SKU: EWS8-C0000Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Off White - NSF 61Close Match
SKU: EWS8-70015Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
White (MIL-PRF-32348)Close Match
SKU: EWS8-90004Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Strobe WhiteClose Match
SKU: HWS8-C0045Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Laundry WhiteClose Match
SKU: HWS8-C0002Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
NSF 51 WhiteClose Match
SKU: HWS8-50003Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Appliance WhiteClose Match
SKU: HWS9-C1534Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura86-99 glosssmooth
Appliance WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS4-70030Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura31-60 glosssmooth
Whispy WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS4-C0002Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura31-60 glosssmooth
Coastal WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS6-C0018Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura40-60 glosssmooth
Gloss WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS8-20260Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
White PowderClose Match
SKU: PWS8-C0002Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Tech WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS8-C0013Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Gloss WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS8-C0016Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Rocket WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS8-C0025Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
WhitewaterClose Match
SKU: PWS8-C0026Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Wheel WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS8-C0027Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Starburst WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS8-C0028Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
High Reflectance WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS8-C0029Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Pure WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS8-C7479Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS9-01169Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura86-99 glosssmooth
Luxe WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWS9-60053Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura86-99 glosssmooth
High Reflectance White IIClose Match
SKU: PWT1-C0001Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura0-15 glosssmooth
Frosty WhiteClose Match
SKU: PWT2-20066Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura16-30 glosssmooth
White WrinklesClose Match
SKU: PWT2-C0000Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura5-15 glosswrinkle
White TextureClose Match
SKU: PWT6-C0002Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura40-60 glosstexture
Coastal WhiteClose Match
SKU: DWS6-60017Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura40-60 glosssmooth
Plaster of ParisClose Match
SKU: DWS9-C0000Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura86-99 glosssmooth
Winter WhiteClose Match
SKU: DWS9-C0001Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura86-99 glosssmooth
WhiteClose Match
SKU: 10710-91840-BX55TCI Powder CoatingsTCIAAMA 260465-75 glosssmooth
AB WhiteClose Match
SKU: 10810-93259-BX55TCI Powder CoatingsTCIAAMA 260475-85 glosssmooth
KL HG WhiteClose Match
SKU: 10820-93171-BX55TCI Powder CoatingsTCIAAMA 260485-95 glosssmooth
KL White TexClose Match
SKU: 10022-93172-BX55TCI Powder CoatingsTCIAAMA 26043-5 glosstextured
Universal WhiteClose Match
SKU: 6920-91067TCI Powder CoatingsTCI90+ glosssmooth
Furniture WhiteClose Match
SKU: 8810-9074TCI Powder CoatingsTCI80-89 glosssmooth
Satin WhiteClose Match
SKU: 8400-9053TCI Powder CoatingsTCI40-49 glosssmooth

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.

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