Traffic Yellow (RAL) color hex code is #EFB700

What is Traffic Yellow (RAL) Color?

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Traffic Yellow (RAL) color hex code is #EFB700 and RGB (239, 183, 0). As per HSB/HSV model, the color has a hue of 46°, saturation of 100% and a brightness of 94%. The CMYK values of Traffic Yellow (RAL) are C:0 M:23 Y:100 K:6.

Traffic yellow is from the RAL Classic list where it is included as 1023. The color can be applied on web pages with HTML and/or CSS code via the HSL, RGB and/or hex values. RAL colors are used extensively in several European countries including Germany, Italy, France etc.
Please note: The CMYK values displayed on this page are only approximations and have been calculated from the hex color 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 Yellow (RAL) Color Codes

Hex Code	#EFB700
RGB Values	(239, 183, 0)
CMYK Values	(0%, 23%, 100%, 6%)
HSV/HSB Values	(46°, 100%, 94%)
Closest Web Safe	#FFCC00
Inverse Color	#1048FF [Blue (RYB)]
Closest Pantone®	3514 C
RAL	1023
Complementary Color	#0038EF [Blue (RYB)]

Traffic Yellow (RAL) Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#8D8D8D
Desaturated	#787878
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#B4B4B4
Weighted Average (Luma)	#B6B6B6
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#D4D4D4

Traffic Yellow (RAL) Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of EFB700. Complementary color is 0038EF

Complementary Palette

The complement of Traffic Yellow (RAL) is Blue (RYB) with the hex code #0038EF. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #EFB700 color is offered by #0038EF. 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 (EFB700, B0EF00 and EF3F00)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Traffic Yellow (RAL) (#EFB700) are Spring Bud (#B0EF00) and Red-Orange (X11) (#EF3F00). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Traffic Yellow (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.

EFB700 B0EF00 EF3F00

Split Complementary color palette with (EFB700, 00B0EF and 4000EF)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Traffic Yellow (RAL) (#EFB700) are #00B0EF (Vivid Cerulean) and #4000EF (Electric Ultramarine). 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.

EFB700 00B0EF 4000EF

Triadic color palette with (EFB700, 00EFB7 and B700EF)

Triadic Palette

Traffic Yellow (RAL) triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00EFB7 (Sea Green (Crayola)) and #B700EF (Vivid Mulberry) along with #EFB700 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

EFB700 00EFB7 B700EF

Tetradic color palette with (EFB700, 00EFB7, 0038EF and EF0038)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Traffic Yellow (RAL) has four colors - #00EFB7 (Sea Green (Crayola)), #0038EF (Blue (RYB)) and #EF0038 (Red (Munsell)) in addition to the base color (#EFB700). 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.

EFB700 00EFB7 0038EF EF0038

Square color palette with (EFB700, 00EF40, 0038EF and EF00B0)

Square Palette

Traffic Yellow (RAL) square color palette has #00EF40 (Malachite), #0038EF (Blue (RYB)) and #EF00B0 (Fashion Fuchsia). 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.

EFB700 00EF40 0038EF EF00B0

Traffic Yellow (RAL) Color Rainbow Palette

Our Traffic Yellow (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.

EFB700 5AEF00 00EF73 009EEF 2F00EF EF00E2 EF0016