Chart / 9000 series / RAL 9016 Traffic white
A very light, almost neutral white, with a slightly warm cast on screen. First published on this chart 15 January 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) | #F7FBF5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 247, 251, 245 |
| HSL | 100°, 43%, 97% |
| CMYK (naive) | 2, 0, 2, 2 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 98.2, -2.4, 2.4 |
| Relative luminance | 95.4% |
| Text contrast | white text 1:1, black text 20.1:1 |
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.
Traffic white is a clean, bright white with a faint cool cast, cooler than RAL 9010 pure white and close to RAL 9003 signal white. It is crisp and modern.
It is very common on window frames, doors and garage doors, and also suits interiors and machinery. A white primer helps; plan for two coats.
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 9016" 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.
Why RAL 7016 anthracite grey ended up on so many window frames and doors, how it behaves in daylight, what it pairs with and when a neighbouring grey suits better.
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