Chart / 4000 series / RAL 4006 Traffic purple
RAL 4006 Traffic purple
A dark, strong purple red on screen. First published on this chart 26 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) | #992572 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 153, 37, 114 |
| HSL | 320°, 61%, 37% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 76, 25, 40 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 36.6, 54.2, -16.7 |
| Relative luminance | 9.3% |
| Text contrast | white text 7.3:1, black text 2.9:1 |
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 4006 reads
Traffic purple is a strong, saturated magenta purple, darker than RAL 4003 heather violet and deeper than RAL 4010 telemagenta. It is one of the boldest colours in the group.
Where it turns up
It is used for signage, bikes, shopfronts and accent furniture. Saturated purples can fade outdoors, so choose an exterior grade topcoat and keep spare paint.
Ordering RAL 4006 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 4006" 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.