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RAL 8002 Signal brown
A dark, moderately strong orange 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) | #7B5141 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 123, 81, 65 |
| HSL | 17°, 31%, 37% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 34, 47, 52 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 38.7, 15.6, 16.6 |
| Relative luminance | 10.5% |
| Text contrast | white text 6.8:1, black text 3.1:1 |
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 8002 reads
Signal brown is a mid reddish brown with a soft, slightly greyed warmth. It is less orange than RAL 8004 copper brown and lighter than RAL 8012 red brown.
Where it turns up
It works on doors, fences, garden buildings and machinery. Check samples in daylight, as reddish browns can look dull under artificial light.
Ordering RAL 8002 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 8002" 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.