RAL 3001 Signal Red

#A52019

RAL color

RAL 3001 Signal Red (#A52019) is a deep, classic red from the RAL Classic system used in standardized signal and warning applications across European industry. This rich, dark red is applied to industrial alarm lights, danger marking, and safety installations where a precise, reproducible red signal is required in technical specifications.

Color Values

HEX

#A52019

RGB

165, 32, 25

HSL

3.0, 73.7%, 37.3%

HSV

3.0, 84.8%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.6%, 84.8%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.4701 0.1697 28.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #A52019;
color: #A52019;
border-color: #A52019;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 800 #991B1B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.45:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A52019?

RGB(165, 32, 25) · HSL(3.0, 73.7%, 37.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.6%, 84.8%, 35.3%)

Does #A52019 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.45:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A52019?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A52019 background; contrast on black is 2.82:1.