RAL 3016 Coral Red

#B32821

RAL color

RAL 3016 Coral Red (#B32821) is a warm, medium-dark red with clear coral character from the RAL Classic system. This orange-influenced red is used in automotive coatings, sports equipment, and consumer goods design where a coral-red specification is required — brighter and warmer than carmine, darker than standard coral.

Color Values

HEX

#B32821

RGB

179, 40, 33

HSL

2.9, 68.9%, 41.6%

HSV

2.9, 81.6%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.7%, 81.6%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5032 0.1765 28.3

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: #B32821;
color: #B32821;
border-color: #B32821;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 700 #B91C1C

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.48:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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