RAL 4006 Traffic Purple

#A03472

RAL color

RAL 4006 Traffic Purple (#A03472) is a vivid, warm purple-magenta from the RAL Classic system designated for traffic and signage applications. This bright purple-red is used in European wayfinding systems, event signage, and public infrastructure marking where a standardized, attention-commanding purple is required.

Color Values

HEX

#A03472

RGB

160, 52, 114

HSL

325.6, 50.9%, 41.6%

HSV

325.6, 67.5%, 62.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.5%, 28.8%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.5019 0.1564 348.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #A03472;
color: #A03472;
border-color: #A03472;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.5:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A03472?

RGB(160, 52, 114) · HSL(325.6, 50.9%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.5%, 28.8%, 37.3%)

Does #A03472 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.5:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A03472?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A03472 background; contrast on black is 3.23:1.