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RAL 9017 - Traffic Black RAL Classic Color


Color Name: RAL 9017 - Traffic Black
Hex Color Code: #2A292A
RGB Color Code: RGB(42, 41, 42)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.4%, 0.0%, 83.5%
Color Family (Hue): Black





About RAL 9017 - Traffic Black color - its meaning and example

This page shows color information about RAL 9017 - Traffic Black. This color appears in the Black color family (hues), part of the RAL Classic collection. "RAL 9017 - Traffic Black" color name in other languages - Dutch: Verkeerszwart, German: Verkehrsschwarz, French: Noir signalisation, Italian: Nero traffico, Spanish: Negro tráfico.

What color is RAL 9017 - Traffic Black?

RAL 9017 - Traffic Black color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for RAL 9017 - Traffic Black is #2A292A, and the RGB color code is RGB(42, 41, 42).

In the RGB color model, RAL 9017 - Traffic Black has a red value of 42, a green value of 41, and a blue value of 42. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 83.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 1.2 % saturation, and 16.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, RAL 9017 - Traffic Black has a hue of 300° (degrees), 2.4 % saturation and 16.5 % brightness/value.


RAL 9017 - Traffic Black is cool or warm?

The color RAL 9017 - Traffic Black is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of RAL 9017 - Traffic Black?

RAL 9017 - Traffic Black has an LRV of nearly 2. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


RAL 9017 - Traffic Black (CMS - RAL Classic) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(42, 41, 42)
Red
42 (16.5%)
Green
41 (16.1%)
Blue
42 (16.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.38%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
83.53%

HSL

HSL(300deg, 1.2 %, 16.3 %)

Hue
300°
Saturation
1.20 %.
Lightness
16.27 %.

RYB

RYB(181, 184, 196)
Red
181 (70.8%)
Yellow
184 (72.1%)
Blue
196 (77.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
300°
Saturation
2.38 %.
Brightness / Value
16.47 %.

HWB

H: 300°

W: 16.08 %

B: 83.53 %

XYZ

X : 2.17

Y : 2.25

Z : 2.51

YXY

Y1 : 2.25

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 83.53%

M : 83.92%

Y : 83.53%


LRV

~ 2.2 %

Munsell Color System

9.2P 1.6/0.1

CIE-Lab

L : 16.73

A : 0.69

B : -0.5

CIE-Lch

L : 16.73

C : 0.85

H : 324.44

CIE-Luv

L : 16.73

U : 0.41

V : -0.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 14.98

A : -0.42

B : 0.56






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to RAL 9017 - Traffic Black (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the colors similar to RAL 9017 - Traffic Black (CMS - RAL Classic). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Classic


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Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#25282A
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ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


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#221F1C
BS 22-B-29 - Deep Purple
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


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#212529
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ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)





Paint similar to RAL 9017 - Traffic Black (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to RAL 9017 - Traffic Black (CMS - RAL Classic). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


RAL 9017 - Traffic Black similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of RAL 9017 - Traffic Black to Valspar


#292A2D
Dark Kettle Black (4011-2)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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#2F2F30
Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


RAL 9017 - Traffic Black similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 9017 - Traffic Black to Benjamin Moore


#313132
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ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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#3B3A3A
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ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)
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ΔE - 9.34 (90.7% similar)
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ΔE - 9.36 (90.6% similar)


Behr


RAL 9017 - Traffic Black similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of RAL 9017 - Traffic Black to Behr


#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
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ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
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Blackout (N510-7)
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)


PPG Paints


RAL 9017 - Traffic Black similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 9017 - Traffic Black to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)
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Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 8.80 (91.2% similar)
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Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 9.14 (90.9% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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