RAL 2009 Traffic Orange

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F54021?

RGB(245, 64, 33), HSL(8.8, 91.4%, 54.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 73.9%, 86.5%, 3.9%).

Q: Does #F54021 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.72:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#F54021

RAL color

RAL 2009 Traffic Orange (#F54021) is a vivid, red-leaning orange from the RAL Classic system designated for European road safety infrastructure. This standardized orange appears on highway cones, temporary barriers, road maintenance vehicles, and safety signage requiring the Traffic Orange specification across EU road safety regulations.

Color Values

HEX

#F54021

RGB

245, 64, 33

HSL

8.8, 91.4%, 54.5%

HSV

8.8, 86.5%, 96.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.9%, 86.5%, 3.9%

OKLCH

0.64 0.2213 32.1

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 2009 Traffic Orange

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.