Orange
Traffic Orange (RAL 2009)
Traffic Orange (RAL 2009)
#E15501Click to copy
Traffic Orange (RAL 2009) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(225, 85, 1)Copy
HSLhsl(23, 99%, 44%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(23, 100%, 88%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 62%, 100%, 12%)Copy
Traffic Orange (RAL 2009) Color Schemes
Complementary
#E15501
Click to copy#018DE1
Click to copyAnalogous
#E1011D
Click to copy#E1C501
Click to copySplit Complementary
#01E1C5
Click to copy#011DE1
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E15501
Click to copy#F19157
Click to copy#F9CFB5
Click to copy#7B2F01
Click to copy#160800
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyTraffic Orange (RAL 2009) 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
3.82 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Black background #000000
5.50 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.50 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.31 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Traffic Orange (RAL 2009) Shade Variants
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Traffic Orange (RAL 2009) Color Introduction
Definition
Traffic Orange (RAL 2009) (HEX #E15501) has the RGB value rgb(225, 85, 1), the HSL value hsl(22°, 99%, 44%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 62%, 100%, 12%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Traffic Orange (RAL 2009) is #018DE1, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E1011D and #E1C501 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#01E1C5, #011DE1) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Traffic Orange (RAL 2009) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Traffic Orange (RAL 2009) has a contrast ratio of 3.82:1 against white and 5.50:1 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, Traffic Orange (RAL 2009) has a lightness of 44% and a saturation of 99%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The standard orange for roads, traffic, and municipal facilities.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Traffic Orange (RAL 2009) 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, Traffic Orange (RAL 2009) 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.
Traffic Orange (RAL 2009) Featured In
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