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Signal Orange (RAL 2010)
Signal Orange (RAL 2010)
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Signal Orange (RAL 2010) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(212, 101, 47)Copy
HSLhsl(20, 66%, 51%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(20, 78%, 83%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 52%, 78%, 17%)Copy
Signal Orange (RAL 2010) Color Schemes
Complementary
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#D42F4C
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Click to copySplit Complementary
#2FD4B7
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#D4652F
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Click to copySignal Orange (RAL 2010) 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
3.68 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Black background #000000
5.70 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.38 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.43 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Signal Orange (RAL 2010) Shade Variants
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Signal Orange (RAL 2010) Color Introduction
Definition
Signal Orange (RAL 2010) (HEX #D4652F) has the RGB value rgb(212, 101, 47), the HSL value hsl(20°, 66%, 51%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 52%, 78%, 17%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Signal Orange (RAL 2010) is #2F9ED4, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D42F4B and #D4B82F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2FD4B8, #2F4BD4) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Signal Orange (RAL 2010) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Signal Orange (RAL 2010) has a contrast ratio of 3.68:1 against white and 5.70:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
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, Signal Orange (RAL 2010) has a lightness of 51% and a saturation of 66%, 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, steady signal color.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Signal Orange (RAL 2010) 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, Signal Orange (RAL 2010) 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.
Signal Orange (RAL 2010) 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.