RAL 9016 Traffic White

#F6F6F6

RAL color

Traffic White (#F6F6F6) is a very light, clean near-white from the RAL Classic system, designated for road markings, traffic safety applications, and vehicle finishes where a bright, highly visible white is required. Slightly warmer than Signal White, it is used on commercial vehicles, road lane markings, and safety infrastructure across European standards. Traffic White is practically synonymous with clean, functional, high-visibility design in public space.

Color Values

HEX

#F6F6F6

RGB

246, 246, 246

HSL

0.0, 0.0%, 96.5%

HSV

0.0, 0.0%, 96.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 3.5%

OKLCH

0.9731 0.0 89.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Near-whites and off-whites radiate purity, simplicity, and spacious clarity. They feel open and unbounded, associated with cleanliness, fresh starts, and minimalism. These tones create a sense of potential and possibility, inviting focus on content.

Design Usage

Off-whites are preferred over pure white for page backgrounds to reduce glare. They feel warmer while maintaining a clean, bright aesthetic. Use for primary backgrounds and content areas where visual breathing room is needed.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #F6F6F6;
color: #F6F6F6;
border-color: #F6F6F6;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 100 #F5F5F5

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.43:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Compare With

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F6F6F6?

RGB(246, 246, 246) · HSL(0.0, 0.0%, 96.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 3.5%)

Does #F6F6F6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.08:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F6F6F6?

Use 000000 text on a #F6F6F6 background; contrast on black is 19.43:1.