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RAL 2008 Bright red orange
A mid-toned, strong orange on screen. First published on this chart 2 February 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) | #F3752C |
|---|---|
| RGB | 243, 117, 44 |
| HSL | 22°, 89%, 56% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 52, 82, 5 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 63.3, 44.3, 59.6 |
| Relative luminance | 32% |
| Text contrast | white text 2.8:1, black text 7.4:1 |
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 2008 reads
Lively and warm, bright red orange has a light, slightly coral tone. It is softer than RAL 2004 pure orange and redder than RAL 2003 pastel orange, a friendly orange rather than a warning one.
Where it turns up
It suits accent doors, garden furniture, bikes, signs and playground metal. Use a white or light primer and test outdoors before committing, as bright oranges can fade in strong sun.
Ordering RAL 2008 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 2008" 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.