RAL 9017 Traffic Black Paint

Send a physical sample if acceptance is based on matching an existing coating rather than the RAL standard chip. Choose custom matching when:

• Inspection will compare directly to an existing part finished "to RAL 9017."
• High-visibility surfaces or large-area repaints where small finish differences are unacceptable.
• You have an OEM powder brand/code to be matched (color, gloss, and texture), or the part shows wear/fade.
• Specific gloss/texture must be duplicated (e.g., matte micro-texture vs smooth).

What to send/include:

• A representative flat area (about 25 mm x 25 mm or larger) of the actual finish.
• Any known gloss requirement (60 degrees or 85 degrees), substrate, and application method (powder or liquid).
• OEM powder manufacturer/code if available and any acceptance criteria.

Outcome: the match targets your sample's appearance, not just the RAL 9017 target, reducing rejection risk.

RAL 9017 defines a color target, not the coating process, gloss, or texture. Powder coatings labeled "RAL 9017" can differ in sheen and texture across brands/lines, so a liquid paint made to RAL 9017 may not visually match a specific powder-coated part under all conditions.

Choose your path based on acceptance:

• If the drawing/PO requires "RAL 9017 Traffic Black" without finish details, ordering standard RAL 9017 in your required product and sheen is usually acceptable.
• If acceptance is "match this part/OEM powder," provide a sample or the exact powder brand/code plus gloss level for a custom match.
• For small touch-ups where function is primary, standard RAL 9017 is commonly sufficient; verify with a small test area.

In very dark colors like RAL 9017, sheen mismatch is often more noticeable than small color variance. Use the following to select:

• If your spec lists gloss (e.g., 60 degrees or 85 degrees reading), choose a product/sheen that meets that value and include it on the order.
• If matching an existing item, measure gloss on the part or send a sample so color and sheen are matched together.
• If no gloss is specified and appearance risk is low (small chips, non-adjacent items), standard RAL 9017 in a practical sheen for the service environment is usually acceptable. When uncertain, request two small samples in different sheens and confirm on site before purchasing production quantities.

Yes-when items are on different materials (e.g., textured powder-coated cabinets vs smooth conduit) and not viewed edge-to-edge, a standard RAL 9017 Traffic Black is typically adequate for visual coordination.

• Use the standard when the goal is general harmony across materials, minor repairs, or when textures/sheens already differ.
• Escalate to a custom or sample-based match if large, contiguous surfaces must appear identical or if formal inspection will compare parts side-by-side.

Yes, our spray paint, paint pens and touch up bottles are ideal for touching up parts of all kinds, including powder coatings. However, keep in mind that our version of RAL9017 Traffic Black is based on the color swatch contained in the official RAL color book. The color and sheen of your specific production parts may be different. If you need a touch up application, we can create a touch up solution precisely matching your specific parts.

Learn more about our color matching service.

MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to RAL9017 Traffic Black enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray can will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

While we can provide RAL9017 Traffic Black in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.

Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.