Color choice is a stocking decision: hold the right 5-6 RAL colors and you cover 80% of demand. These are the colors that actually move, based on our export orders across 40+ markets.
The Global Best Sellers
| RAL | Color | Where It Sells |
|---|---|---|
| 9002 | Grey white | Everywhere — walls, ceilings, panels |
| 9016 | Traffic white | Sandwich panels, cold rooms |
| 3009 | Oxide red | Africa, Latin America roofing |
| 5015 | Sky blue | Middle East, Central Asia roofing |
| 6005 | Moss green | East Africa, Southeast Asia |
| 7035 | Light grey | Industrial buildings, appliances |
Stocking Strategy
First container: 9002 + 3009 (or 5015 by region) at 0.40mm covers most walk-in demand. Add 9016 if you serve panel makers. Custom RAL matching is available from 25 tons per color — see the full PPGI RAL color chart.
Color Matching Notes
- Approve a physical color chip, not a photo — screens lie.
- Gloss level (10-40%) changes perceived color; specify it.
- Keep one master chip per color for repeat orders — batch-to-batch Delta E under 1.5 is a normal commercial tolerance.
FAQ
Is white cheaper than dark colors?
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Usually slightly — dark and bright pigments (some reds, blues) can add 5-15 USD/ton depending on the paint system.