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RAL 2009 Traffic orange

RALRAL Classic

Orange · Warm undertone

RAL 2009 Traffic orange. This RAL Classic reference can be mixed into Dulux Trade, Dulux Heritage, Little Greene and Colourtrend paint systems.

At a glance

Colour system
RAL
Collection
RAL Classic
Colour family
Orange
Undertone
Warm
Available finishes
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Colour relationships

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A considered palette from RAL

Five deliberate companions, each chosen for a different job in the room.

Light companions RAL 9016 Traffic white RAL · RAL 9016 Quiet neutrals RAL 7032 Pebble grey RAL · RAL 7032 Harmonising colours RAL 7008 Khaki grey RAL · RAL 7008 Contrast colours RAL 4006 Traffic purple RAL · RAL 4006 Deep anchors RAL 6008 Brown green RAL · RAL 6008
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Light companions

High-lightness, low-chroma colours with a compatible undertone.

Light companions RAL 9010 Pure white RAL · RAL 9010 Light companions RAL 9012 Cleanroom white RAL · RAL 9012 Light companions RAL 9003 Signal white RAL · RAL 9003

Quiet neutrals

Muted colours that keep a restrained connection to the source hue.

Quiet neutrals RAL 7044 Silk grey RAL · RAL 7044 Quiet neutrals RAL 1013 Oyster white RAL · RAL 1013 Quiet neutrals RAL 9001 Cream RAL · RAL 9001

Harmonising colours

Related hues with enough tonal separation to remain distinct.

Harmonising colours RAL 1035 Pearl beige RAL · RAL 1035 Harmonising colours RAL 1036 Pearl gold RAL · RAL 1036 Harmonising colours RAL 1019 Grey beige RAL · RAL 1019

Contrast colours

Higher-chroma colours with a stronger perceptual separation.

Contrast colours RAL 4003 Heather violet RAL · RAL 4003 Contrast colours RAL 4008 Signal violet RAL · RAL 4008 Contrast colours RAL 4010 Telemagenta RAL · RAL 4010

Deep anchors

Low-lightness, restrained colours that ground the palette.

Deep anchors RAL 6022 Olive drab RAL · RAL 6022 Deep anchors RAL 6006 Grey olive RAL · RAL 6006 Deep anchors RAL 3007 Black red RAL · RAL 3007

Calculated from HEX-derived Lab and RGB data using lightness, chroma, hue separation, ΔE00 and screen contrast. Digital suggestions are a starting point; compare current physical samples in the intended light and finish.

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Professional reference

Technical colour information

Stored digital values, nearest references, methodology and record provenance.

Digital colour values
HEX
#DE5308
RGB (digital)
222, 83, 8
Lab (digital)
53.74, 51.73, 62.13
HSL (digital)
21.03, 93.04, 45.1
LRV
23.78

HEX, RGB, Lab and HSL describe the stored digital representation; they are not measurements of dried paint. LRV appears only when the source record supplies it.

Nearest NCS & Pantone references
Nearest stored Pantone (digital)
Pantone 1665ΔE00 0.99

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Colour matching methodology

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Source, provenance & updates

Maintained by Designer Colours from the stored supplier and colour data shown on this page.

Useful answers

Questions about RAL 2009 Traffic orange

What kind of colour is RAL 2009 Traffic orange?

RAL 2009 Traffic orange. This RAL Classic reference can be mixed into Dulux Trade, Dulux Heritage, Little Greene and Colourtrend paint systems.

Should I sample RAL 2009 Traffic orange first?

Screen colour is indicative. Confirm the reference and compare a physical paint sample in the intended finish and lighting.

Which finishes are available for RAL 2009 Traffic orange?

Finish availability varies by colour and paint system. Ask the Designer Colours team for current product guidance.

Is there an exact NCS or Pantone equivalent for RAL 2009 Traffic orange?

Any NCS or Pantone relationship shown here is a nearest stored digital comparison, not an official manufacturer equivalence. Compare physical samples.