Traffic Red (RAL) color hex code is #B81D13

What is Traffic Red (RAL) Color?

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Traffic Red (RAL) color hex code is #B81D13 and RGB (184, 29, 19). As per HSB/HSV model, the color has a hue of 4°, saturation of 90% and a brightness of 72%. The CMYK values of Traffic Red (RAL) are C:0 M:84 Y:90 K:28.

Traffic red is from the RAL Classic list where it is numbered 3020. On web pages, traffic red color cannot be used by name and can only be applied through HTML and/or CSS code with its RGB, HSL or hex values. RAL is a popular color matching system used in several European countries including France, Germany and Italy.
Please note: The CMYK values displayed on this page are only approximations because they have been calculated from the hex code using known formulae.

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 Red (RAL) Color Codes

Hex Code	#B81D13
RGB Values	(184, 29, 19)
CMYK Values	(0%, 84%, 90%, 28%)
HSV/HSB Values	(4°, 90%, 72%)
Closest Web Safe	#CC3300
Inverse Color	#47E2EC [Turquoise]
Closest Pantone®	2350 C
RAL	3020
Complementary Color	#13AEB8 [Tiffany Blue]

Traffic Red (RAL) Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#4D4D4D
Desaturated	#666666
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#4A4A4A
Weighted Average (Luma)	#3D3D3D
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#828282

Traffic Red (RAL) Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of B81D13. Complementary color is 13AEB8

Complementary Palette

The complement of Traffic Red (RAL) is Tiffany Blue with the hex code #13AEB8. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B81D13 color is offered by #13AEB8. 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 (B81D13, B87013 and B8135C)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Traffic Red (RAL) (#B81D13) are Light Brown (#B87013) and Rose Red (#B8135C). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Traffic Red (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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (B81D13, 13B870 and 135CB8)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Traffic Red (RAL) (#B81D13) are #13B870 (Green (Crayola)) and #135CB8 (Denim). 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.

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Triadic color palette with (B81D13, 13B81D and 1D13B8)

Triadic Palette

Traffic Red (RAL) triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #13B81D (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)) and #1D13B8 (Neon Blue) along with #B81D13 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 (B81D13, 13B81D, 13AEB8 and B813AE)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Traffic Red (RAL) has four colors - #13B81D (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)), #13AEB8 (Tiffany Blue) and #B813AE (Heliotrope Magenta) in addition to the base color (#B81D13). 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 (B81D13, 5CB813, 13AEB8 and 7013B8)

Square Palette

Traffic Red (RAL) square color palette has #5CB813 (Kelly Green), #13AEB8 (Tiffany Blue) and #7013B8 (Violet (RYB)). 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.

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Traffic Red (RAL) Color Rainbow Palette

Our Traffic Red (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.

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