RAL 2005 Luminous Orange

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF2301?

RGB(255, 35, 1), HSL(8.0, 100.0%, 50.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 86.3%, 99.6%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #FF2301 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.82:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#FF2301

RAL color

RAL 2005 Luminous Orange (#FF2301) is an extremely vivid, near-fluorescent red-orange from the RAL Classic system — the most attention-demanding orange in the RAL range. This near-neon safety hue is used in high-visibility safety vest accents, emergency equipment, and any application where maximum daylight visibility and urgency must be communicated.

Color Values

HEX

#FF2301

RGB

255, 35, 1

HSL

8.0, 100.0%, 50.2%

HSV

8.0, 99.6%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.3%, 99.6%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.6374 0.2488 30.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 2005 Luminous 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.