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If you received an additional material library in the .adsklib file format, you can use its material definitions and assign them to DWG object through the Materials palette (MATERIALS).

But you need to first attach, open this library. This can be done with the function "Open Existing Library" under the bottom-left icon in the materiál palette:

Select the requested AdskLib file (e.g. the RAL colors library from the Download section) and then you can browse the individual materials in the palette.

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See also:
Tip 13597:How to convert RGB color to Pantone, RAL, AutoCAD ACI, CMYK or vice versa?
Tip 12833:RAL color library (palette) for Fusion 360 (plus BS, AS, NCS).
Tip 11831:Using the Pantone or RAL colors (palette) for your models in Fusion 360.
Tip 11714:How to assign a RAL color to a DWG object and get its ACI equivalent?
Tip 6361:Direct entry of a Pantone color hue for AutoCAD entities.
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