Chart / 2000 series / RAL 2001 Red orange
RAL 2001 Red orange
A dark, strong orange on screen. First published on this chart 3 June 2013.
This swatch is a screen approximation of the colour. Check a physical RAL fan deck or a painted sample of the actual product before you order or match anything.
| Hex (sRGB) | #BE4E20 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 190, 78, 32 |
| HSL | 17°, 71%, 44% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 59, 83, 25 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 47.6, 42.8, 47.5 |
| Relative luminance | 16.5% |
| Text contrast | white text 4.9:1, black text 4.3:1 |
Values are derived from the approximate hex above. CMYK is a simple conversion, not a print recipe: printers convert through their own profiles. Luminance is a screen figure, not a measured light reflectance value (LRV) from a paint data sheet.
How RAL 2001 reads
Brick, terracotta and old rust all come to mind with red orange, a deep, earthy orange with a lot of red in it. It is darker and duller than RAL 2004 pure orange and warmer than RAL 2002 vermilion.
Where it turns up
It suits machinery, gates, garden metal, accent doors and old farm equipment. A red oxide primer sits well under it; check the sample in daylight, because it can look browner indoors.
Ordering RAL 2001 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 2001" and add the gloss level, the product type (wall paint, metal paint, powder, aerosol) and the surface. The same number mixed by two makers, or in two gloss levels, can look slightly different, so keep a whole job in one batch and look at a sample in daylight first. The paint counter guide covers the questions to ask.