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RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange RAL Classic Color


Color Name: RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange
Hex Color Code: #DE5307
RGB Color Code: RGB(222, 83, 7)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 62.6%, 96.8%, 12.9%
Color Family (Hue): Orange






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About RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange color - its meaning and example

This page shows color information about RAL 2009 called Traffic Orange. This color appears in the Orange color family (hues), part of the RAL Classic collection. "RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange" color name in other languages - Dutch: Verkeersoranje, German: Verkehrsorange, French: Orangé signalisation, Italian: Arancio traffic, Spanish: Naranja tráfico.

What color is RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange?

RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange is #DE5307, and the RGB color code is RGB(222, 83, 7).

In the RGB color model, RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange has a red value of 222, a green value of 83, and a blue value of 7. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 62.6% magenta, 96.8% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.2° (degrees), 93.9 % saturation, and 44.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange has a hue of 21.2° (degrees), 96.8 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.



RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange is cool or warm?

The color RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange is a warm color.



What is the LRV of RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange? (For interior and product design)

RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange

Light Color


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Is RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange (CMS - RAL Classic) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(222, 83, 7)
Red
222 (87.1%)
Green
83 (32.5%)
Blue
7 (2.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
62.61%
Yellow
96.85%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(21.21deg, 93.9 %, 44.9 %)

Hue
21.21°
Saturation
93.89 %.
Lightness
44.90 %.

RYB

RYB(169, 102, 29)
Red
169 (66.1%)
Yellow
102 (40.2%)
Blue
29 (11.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.21°
Saturation
96.85 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 21.21°

W: 2.75 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 33.26

Y : 21.73

Z : 2.64

YXY

Y1 : 21.73

X : 0.58

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 12.94%

M : 67.45%

Y : 97.25%


LRV

~ 21.7 %

Munsell Color System

1.6YR 5.2/16.6

CIE-Lab

L : 53.74

A : 51.72

B : 62.34

CIE-Lch

L : 53.74

C : 81

H : 50.32

CIE-Luv

L : 53.74

U : 114.9

V : 44.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.62

A : 45.76

B : 29.27






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the colors similar to RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange (CMS - RAL Classic). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange to RAL Classic




Pantone PMS


RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange to Pantone PMS


#E35205
PANTONE 166 C
ΔE - 0.95 (99.0% similar)
#E25700
PANTONE 6020 C
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#D86018
PANTONE 1595 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#DC4405
PANTONE 1665 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange to British Standard 4800


#FF380C
BS 06-E-55 - Orange
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)


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#E95420
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ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)




Paint similar to RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange (CMS - RAL Classic). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


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#E35A09
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ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange to Benjamin Moore


#E95823
Festive Orange (2014-10)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
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ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange to Sherwin Williams


#D7552A
Obstinate Orange (SW 6884)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
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Knockout Orange (SW 6885)
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
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Invigorate (SW 6886)
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange to Dunn-Edwards


#DE5730
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ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)


PPG Paints


RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange to PPG Paints


#D86F3C
Field Poppy (PPG1195-7)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
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Tabasco (PPG1192-7)
ΔE - 8.94 (91.1% similar)
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Tiger Tail (PPG1198-6)
ΔE - 9.29 (90.7% similar)


Behr


RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange to Behr


#DA5736
Inferno (P190-7)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
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Bonfire Night (P200-7)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
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ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
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ΔE - 8.78 (91.2% similar)







Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



DE5307
RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange

0792DE
Rich Electric Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange - #DE5307?

Color that best contrast with RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange - #DE5307 is #0792DE, color name is Rich Electric Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange - #DE5307?

Complementary or Opposite color for RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange - #DE5307 is #0792DE, color name is Rich Electric Blue*.





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