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Traffic Black (RAL 9017)
Traffic Black (RAL 9017)
#1E1E1EClick to copy
Traffic Black (RAL 9017) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(30, 30, 30)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 0%, 12%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 0%, 12%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 88%)Copy
Traffic Black (RAL 9017) Color Schemes
Complementary
#1E1E1E
Click to copy#1E1E1E
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#1E1E1E
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Click to copySplit Complementary
#1E1E1E
Click to copy#1E1E1E
Click to copyMonochromatic
#1E1E1E
Click to copy#515151
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Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyTraffic Black (RAL 9017) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
16.67 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.26 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
15.29 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.32 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Traffic Black (RAL 9017) Shade Variants
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Traffic Black (RAL 9017) Color Introduction
Definition
Traffic Black (RAL 9017) (HEX #1E1E1E) has the RGB value rgb(30, 30, 30), the HSL value hsl(0°, 0%, 12%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 88%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Traffic Black (RAL 9017) is #1E1E1E, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #1E1E1E and #1E1E1E that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1E1E1E, #1E1E1E) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Traffic Black (RAL 9017) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Traffic Black (RAL 9017) has a contrast ratio of 16.67:1 against white and 1.26:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Pairings of black and white carry no interference from any color tendency, letting the content itself take center stage — which is why they are regarded as classics in premium branding and minimalist design. Specifically, Traffic Black (RAL 9017) has a lightness of 12% and a saturation of 0%, on a page it works well as a dark background or heading text color, creating a strong sense of visual weight; moreover, it contains almost no chromatic content, giving it a restrained, understated character that makes it ideal for creating a premium feel and a sense of space. In a word: A standard black used for traffic facilities.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, black-and-white palettes represent the ultimate and an attitude; they strip away emotional noise and express sophistication and modernity in the purest way. For this reason Traffic Black (RAL 9017) tends to leave a first impression of being pure and powerful in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Black-and-white palettes are commonly used for large headlines, logos and generous negative-space layouts; a monochrome base with a single bright accent immediately creates a strong modern feel. In real projects, Traffic Black (RAL 9017) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Black & White”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Traffic Black (RAL 9017) Featured In
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