RAL Effect E4 colour chart is a physical fan deck focused on the metallic colours within the RAL Effect system. Metallic colours are difficult to judge on screens because angle, light and display settings can change the look strongly. A physical chart gives a more reliable reference during colour planning and approval.
The E4 chart is useful when metallic RAL Effect tones need to be compared side by side. It helps identify the exact code, communicate the shade clearly and reduce misunderstanding before paint is ordered or a colour sample is made. That is especially valuable when the final look depends on a metallic effect rather than a flat solid colour.
A compact physical fan can be taken to the surface, part or design area where the colour will be judged. Viewing the chips under realistic lighting helps reveal how the metallic tone reads in context. It also supports better communication between the person choosing the colour and the person preparing the coating material.
Keep the chart clean and handle the chips carefully. Do not judge metallic shades only under poor or coloured light. Check the code twice before ordering and remember that application method, substrate and clearcoat can influence the final appearance.
View the fan deck in neutral light and tilt the chip slightly when judging metallic effect. Confirm the exact RAL Effect code before ordering or requesting a mixed coating.
| Item type | Physical RAL Effect colour chart |
|---|---|
| Chart type | E4 |
| Colour focus | Metallic RAL Effect colours |
| Use | Effect colour reference and communication |
| Article number | 252480004S |
|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | 4260298120064 |
Metallic shades change with angle and lighting, so a physical reference gives a better decision base than a screen image.
No. E4 focuses on the metallic RAL Effect colours, while E3 covers the broader Effect reference selection.
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