Vermilion RAL 2002
Color values
HEX #CB2821
RGB 203, 40, 33
HSL 2°, 72%, 46%
Series Oranges
All formats
HEX #CB2821
RGB rgb(203, 40, 33)
HSL hsl(2, 72%, 46%)
CSS var --color: #CB2821;
RAL RAL 2002
Color analysis
Temperature Warm
Luminance 14%
Saturation 72%
Brightness 80%
WCAG accessibility
On white background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
5.43:1
AA Pass
AA large Pass
AAA Fail
AAA large Pass
On black background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
3.86:1
AA Fail
AA large Pass
AAA Fail
AAA large Fail
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Where it's used
A classic vermilion orange used in industrial surface coatings, fire extinguisher casings, and emergency equipment. Pairs with RAL 9005 and RAL 9016.
About this color
RAL 2002 Vermilion is a RAL Classic color with HEX value #CB2821, RGB(203, 40, 33), HSL(2°, 72%, 46%). It belongs to the Oranges family (RAL 2xxx series). WCAG relative luminance: 14%. Contrast on white: 5.43:1. Contrast on black: 3.86:1.
FAQ
RAL 2002 Vermilion is a standardized color from the RAL Classic palette, used in industry, architecture, and design for consistent color communication. Its HEX value is #CB2821, equivalent to RGB(203, 40, 33).
The HEX code of RAL 2002 Vermilion is #CB2821. In CSS you can use it directly: color: #CB2821; or background-color: #CB2821;. Its RGB equivalent is rgb(203, 40, 33) and HSL is hsl(2, 72%, 46%).
RAL codes (e.g. RAL 2002) are physical paint standards created for industrial use — they define exact pigment formulations. HEX codes (e.g. #CB2821) are digital representations for screens. The conversion is approximate: the same HEX can look different on screens vs. painted surfaces due to lighting, texture, and pigment variance.
WCAG contrast ratio compares the relative luminance of two colors: (L1+0.05)/(L2+0.05), where L is calculated from linearized RGB values. RAL 2002 Vermilion has a relative luminance of 14%, giving a contrast of 5.43:1 on white and 3.86:1 on black. AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.
The HEX value #CB2821 is the closest digital approximation of RAL 2002 Vermilion, but not an exact physical match. RAL colors are defined by spectrophotometric measurements of physical paint samples. On-screen rendering depends on your monitor calibration, color profile, and ambient lighting.
RAL 2002 Vermilion (HEX #CB2821) is used in industrial coatings, architectural finishes, signage, and product design wherever oranges tones are needed. RAL Classic codes are the standard reference in European manufacturing, construction, and powder coating industries.
RAL Classic contains 215 standardized colors organized into 9 series by hue family: yellows/beiges (1xxx), oranges (2xxx), reds (3xxx), violets (4xxx), blues (5xxx), greens (6xxx), greys (7xxx), browns (8xxx), and whites/blacks (9xxx). RAL 2002 belongs to the Oranges family.