RAL 3024 Luminous Red

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F80000?

RGB(248, 0, 0), HSL(0.0, 100.0%, 48.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 100.0%, 100.0%, 2.7%).

Q: Does #F80000 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.21:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#F80000

RAL color

RAL 3024 Luminous Red (#F80000) is a vivid, near-fluorescent fire-engine red from the RAL Classic system — the most vivid standard red in the RAL range. This blazing red is used in high-visibility safety equipment, emergency vehicle identification, and warning labels where pure, maximum-energy red must be specified with precision.

Color Values

HEX

#F80000

RGB

248, 0, 0

HSL

0.0, 100.0%, 48.6%

HSV

0.0, 100.0%, 97.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 100.0%, 100.0%, 2.7%

OKLCH

0.6148 0.2523 29.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 3024 Luminous Red

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.