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RAL colour IKEA door?

3 years ago

Does anyone know how I can identify the RAL colour of these Ikea wardrobe doors? I’ve emailed & contacted Ikea several times via social media, but no reply. I need to paint the framework around where I have built them in.

I can’t take the door to get colour matched as it’s 2.4m tall! Thanks

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Marylee H
3 years ago
Hi - it’s possible to measure the colour with a Vario Color Muse. (Approx £57 on Amazon)

It will you tell you how light it is. (Value)

How colourful? (Chroma)

Which Hue Family it belongs? (Hue)

That info can be input into EasyRGB website (or on here) to find the closest RAL match.

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Juliet Docherty
3 years ago
Get a Little Greene paint chart, you can fold back the paper so the paint chips stick out and you should be able to select a decent match by eye.
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1sandyh
Original Author
3 years ago
It doesn’t match any of the paint charts I have..
Daisy England
3 years ago
You used to be able to get a free RAL colour chart.
Sonia
3 years ago
I had a similar issue with my Sharpes wardrobes where the stair-box was, but luckily they gave me a wardrobe colour sample about 4” x 4” and I took that to B&Q and they colour matched to sample. It was a perfect match so I was very pleased. If you ever get through to Ikea you could ask for a colour sample.
1sandyh
Original Author
3 years ago
I think pigs may fly before IKEA respond 🙈 wish I could just take the door to get colour matched!
Marylee H
3 years ago
If you are only doing one job then a Vario Color Muse is unlikely to be worthwhile.

If you are contemplating a number of paint & colour-related jobs it will be your best friend!

You are measuring the colour in the comfort of your own home, instead of lugging a 2m door to the shop for them to do it! No paint chip shuffling required. It takes under 2 mins.

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Sonia
3 years ago
I think with the pandemic many companies, even big ones, are struggling with staff shortages.
1sandyh
Original Author
3 years ago
I don’t think it’s worth me spending that for the colour muse as I literally just need it for this wardrobe - but I had a look and they are out of stock!
Marylee H
3 years ago
Awe - what a shame. Are you desperate to match the colour or would finding a coordinating colour work also?

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