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RAL 2010 Signal orange
A mid-toned, strong orange on screen. First published on this chart 24 April 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) | #D4652F |
|---|---|
| RGB | 212, 101, 47 |
| HSL | 20°, 66%, 51% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 52, 78, 17 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 55.6, 40.4, 49.4 |
| Relative luminance | 23.5% |
| Text contrast | white text 3.7:1, black text 5.7:1 |
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 2010 reads
Signal orange is a slightly muted, warm orange, duller than RAL 2009 traffic orange and with a faint pinkish cast. It looks practical and workmanlike rather than loud.
Where it turns up
It suits machinery, signs, workshop equipment and accent metalwork. If you are matching old paint, compare it with RAL 2009 on a fan deck, since the two look alike on many screens.
Ordering RAL 2010 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 2010" 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.