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Red Orange (RAL 2001)
Red Orange (RAL 2001)
#B94E25Click to copy
Red Orange (RAL 2001) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(185, 78, 37)Copy
HSLhsl(17, 67%, 44%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(17, 80%, 73%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 58%, 80%, 27%)Copy
Red Orange (RAL 2001) Color Schemes
Complementary
#B94E25
Click to copy#2590B9
Click to copyAnalogous
#B92546
Click to copy#B99825
Click to copySplit Complementary
#25B998
Click to copy#2546B9
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B94E25
Click to copy#D28D72
Click to copy#EBCBBF
Click to copy#642A14
Click to copy#0F0603
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRed Orange (RAL 2001) 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
5.02 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.18 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.61 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.51 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Red Orange (RAL 2001) Shade Variants
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Red Orange (RAL 2001) Color Introduction
Definition
Red Orange (RAL 2001) (HEX #B94E25) has the RGB value rgb(185, 78, 37), the HSL value hsl(17°, 67%, 44%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 58%, 80%, 27%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Red Orange (RAL 2001) is #2590B9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B92546 and #B99825 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#25B998, #2546B9) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Red Orange (RAL 2001) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Red Orange (RAL 2001) has a contrast ratio of 5.02:1 against white and 4.18:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Red Orange (RAL 2001) has a lightness of 44% and a saturation of 67%, 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, reddish orange.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Red Orange (RAL 2001) tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Red Orange (RAL 2001) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Red Orange (RAL 2001) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.