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Traffic Orange (RAL) Color

HEX #DA530A / RGB (218, 83, 10)

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What is Traffic Orange (RAL) Color?

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Traffic Orange (RAL) color hex code is #DA530A and RGB (218, 83, 10). As per HSB/HSV model, the color has a hue of 21°, saturation of 95% and a brightness of 85%. The CMYK values of Traffic Orange (RAL) are C:0 M:62 Y:95 K:15.

Traffic orange comes from RAL Classic list where it is numbered 2009. The RAL matching system is popular in several European countries including Germany, France and Italy. Traffic orange is not part of the web colors list and, thus, cannot be used in HTML and CSS code by name, though, it can be applied to web pages via its hex, RGB and/or HSL codes.
Please note: The CMYK color values mentioned on this page are only approximations and have been calculated from the hex code.

Please note: RAL colors displayed on the screen are close approximates to the actual color because of the variations in brightness and contrast. The same hold true for these colors printed out on standard printers where the variations in the quality of paper, ink and the device may produce different results.

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Traffic Orange (RAL) Color Codes

Hex Code#DA530A
RGB Values(218, 83, 10)
CMYK Values(0%, 62%, 95%, 15%)
HSV/HSB Values(21°, 95%, 85%)
Closest Web Safe#CC6600
Inverse Color#25ACF5 [Button Blue]
Closest Pantone®166 C
RAL2009
Complementary Color#0A91DA [Rich Electric Blue]
Traffic Orange (RAL) Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#686868
Desaturated#727272
Weighted Average (Most Common)#737373
Weighted Average (Luma)#6A6A6A
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#A7A7A7

Traffic Orange (RAL) Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of DA530A. Complementary color is 0A91DA

Complementary Palette

The complement of Traffic Orange (RAL) is Rich Electric Blue with the hex code #0A91DA. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DA530A color is offered by #0A91DA. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (DA530A, DABB0A and DA0A29)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Traffic Orange (RAL) (#DA530A) are Mustard Yellow (#DABB0A) and Medium Candy Apple Red (#DA0A29). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Traffic Orange (RAL) with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

DA530A DABB0A DA0A29
Split Complementary color palette with (DA530A, 0ADABB and 0A29DA)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Traffic Orange (RAL) (#DA530A) are #0ADABB (Robin Egg Blue) and #0A29DA (Bluebonnet). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

DA530A 0ADABB 0A29DA
Triadic color palette with (DA530A, 0ADA53 and 530ADA)

Triadic Palette

Traffic Orange (RAL) triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #0ADA53 (Malachite) and #530ADA (Interdimensional Blue) along with #DA530A create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (DA530A, 0ADA53, 0A91DA and DA0A91)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Traffic Orange (RAL) has four colors - #0ADA53 (Malachite), #0A91DA (Rich Electric Blue) and #DA0A91 (Barbie Pink) in addition to the base color (#DA530A). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (DA530A, 29DA0A, 0A91DA and BB0ADA)

Square Palette

Traffic Orange (RAL) square color palette has #29DA0A (Harlequin Green), #0A91DA (Rich Electric Blue) and #BB0ADA (Vivid Mulberry). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

DA530A 29DA0A 0A91DA BB0ADA
Rainbow color

Traffic Orange (RAL) Color Rainbow Palette

Our Traffic Orange (RAL) rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

DA530A AFDA0A 0ADA17 0ADACA 0A38DA 8E0ADA DA0A73

Tints, Tones & Shades of Traffic Orange (RAL) Color

Tints

  • Transparent E1753BE1753B
  • Transparent E58754E58754
  • Transparent E9986CE9986C
  • Transparent EDA985EDA985
  • Transparent F0BA9DF0BA9D
  • Transparent F4CBB6F4CBB6
  • Transparent F8DDCEF8DDCE
  • Transparent FBEEE7FBEEE7

Tones

  • Transparent C85C22C85C22
  • Transparent BF612DBF612D
  • Transparent B66539B66539
  • Transparent AD6A45AD6A45
  • Transparent A46E51A46E51
  • Transparent 9B735D9B735D
  • Transparent 927768927768
  • Transparent 897C74897C74

Shades

  • Transparent AE4208AE4208
  • Transparent 993A07993A07
  • Transparent 833206833206
  • Transparent 6D2A056D2A05
  • Transparent 572104572104
  • Transparent 411903411903
  • Transparent 2C11022C1102
  • Transparent 160801160801

Traffic Orange (RAL) Color Patterns

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    Traffic Orange (RAL) Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Traffic Orange (RAL) Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Traffic Orange (RAL) Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Traffic Orange (RAL) Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Traffic Orange (RAL) Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Traffic Orange (RAL) Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Traffic Orange (RAL) Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Traffic Orange (RAL) Plaid Pattern


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