Chart / 3000 series / RAL 3001 Signal red
RAL 3001 Signal red
A dark, strong red 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) | #A02128 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 160, 33, 40 |
| HSL | 357°, 66%, 38% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 79, 75, 37 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 35.4, 51, 29.1 |
| Relative luminance | 8.7% |
| Text contrast | white text 7.7:1, black text 2.7:1 |
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 3001 reads
Deep, clean and saturated, signal red is slightly cooler and darker than RAL 3000 flame red. There is very little orange in it, which gives it a serious, solid look on metal.
Where it turns up
It is used on safety and warning marking, machinery, doors and signs. Several thin coats over a suitable primer give the most even finish; if matching existing paint, compare it side by side with RAL 3000.
Ordering RAL 3001 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 3001" 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.