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Signal Red (RAL 3001)
Signal Red (RAL 3001)
#9B2423Click to copy
Signal Red (RAL 3001) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(155, 36, 35)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 63%, 37%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 77%, 61%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 77%, 77%, 39%)Copy
Signal Red (RAL 3001) Color Schemes
Complementary
#9B2423
Click to copy#239A9B
Click to copyAnalogous
#9B235E
Click to copy#9B6023
Click to copySplit Complementary
#239B60
Click to copy#235E9B
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9B2423
Click to copy#C65E5E
Click to copy#E1AAA9
Click to copy#481110
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copySignal Red (RAL 3001) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
7.86 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Sample text Aa
Black background #000000
2.67 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Sample text Aa
Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.21 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Sample text Aa
Dark gray background #333333
1.61 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Signal Red (RAL 3001) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Signal Red (RAL 3001) Color Introduction
Definition
Signal Red (RAL 3001) (HEX #9B2423) has the RGB value rgb(155, 36, 35), the HSL value hsl(0°, 63%, 37%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 77%, 77%, 39%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Signal Red (RAL 3001) is #239A9B, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #9B235E and #9B6023 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#239B60, #235E9B) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Signal Red (RAL 3001) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Signal Red (RAL 3001) has a contrast ratio of 7.86:1 against white and 2.67:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Signal Red (RAL 3001) has a lightness of 37% and a saturation of 63%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep yet striking red.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Signal Red (RAL 3001) tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Signal Red (RAL 3001) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Signal Red (RAL 3001) Featured In
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