Chart / 2000 series / RAL 2009 Traffic orange
RAL 2009 Traffic orange
A mid-toned, strong orange on screen. First published on this chart 24 March 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) | #E15501 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 225, 85, 1 |
| HSL | 23°, 99%, 44% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 62, 100, 12 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 54.6, 51.9, 64.3 |
| Relative luminance | 22.5% |
| Text contrast | white text 3.8:1, black text 5.5:1 |
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 2009 reads
Built to stand out against grey roads and green verges, traffic orange is a strong, saturated orange with a red lean. It sits very close to RAL 2004 pure orange, just a touch deeper.
Where it turns up
It is used on road and site equipment, municipal vehicles, warning marking and machinery. An exterior grade topcoat over a light primer gives the best coverage and colour hold.
Ordering RAL 2009 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 2009" 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.