RAL 3028 Pure Red

#CB3234

RAL color

RAL 3028 Pure Red (#CB3234) is a vivid, clear medium red from the RAL Classic system — the "pure" reference red of the RAL 3000 series with balanced warm-cool hue without significant orange or purple bias. This straightforward, clean red is widely used in consumer goods, brand identity systems, and technical labeling requiring a neutral, pure red specification.

Color Values

HEX

#CB3234

RGB

203, 50, 52

HSL

359.2, 60.5%, 49.6%

HSV

359.2, 75.4%, 79.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.4%, 74.4%, 20.4%

OKLCH

0.5569 0.1897 25.3

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: #CB3234;
color: #CB3234;
border-color: #CB3234;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 700 #B91C1C

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.19:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CB3234?

RGB(203, 50, 52) · HSL(359.2, 60.5%, 49.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.4%, 74.4%, 20.4%)

Does #CB3234 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.19:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CB3234?

Use FFFFFF text on a #CB3234 background; contrast on black is 4.05:1.