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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: Reebes on Thu, 04 February 2021, 21:09:46

Title: GMK/Uniqey Default Color Match to RAL
Post by: Reebes on Thu, 04 February 2021, 21:09:46

Hey Guys,

Playing with the idea of designing a key cap set and just skimming the surface now. In an effort to more seriously commit I decided to invest in sample colors. I picked up the classic RAL K7 (https://www.amazon.ca/RAL-K7-Colour-fan-deck/dp/B000TZFQXC) fan pack (pls lmk if this isn't recommended for keys), but unfortunately the GMK/Uniqey ring (https://uniqey.net/en/gmk-color-ring) of their default color options seems to be out of stock.

I figure that since RAL seems to be the baseline for just about everything I wouldn't be surprised if the GMK defaults are actually just RAL colors. This would be useful as it would mean not having to spend additional $$$ on the key ring for physical colour samples.

Does anyone know if this is the case and if so, which RAL colors correspond to the GMK defaults?

P.S. Newer here so just verbally eviscerate me if this is the wrong post location.

Title: Re: GMK/Uniqey Default Color Match to RAL
Post by: nevin on Thu, 04 February 2021, 22:07:17

i wasn't able to find one with some quick searching, though i'd be surprised if there wasn't a cross reference list somewhere.

Title: Re: GMK/Uniqey Default Color Match to RAL
Post by: Reebes on Fri, 05 February 2021, 04:56:51

Yeah haha, sounds like you're in a similar spot to me.

Surprised I couldn't find anything with some simple searching. If there is crossover, it'd be especially valuable to know for NA designers, as the key ring costs basically as much as RAL book. With shipping it's around double the cost, lol.