Traffic red RAL 3020
Color values
HEX #CC0605
RGB 204, 6, 5
HSL 0°, 95%, 41%
Series Reds
All formats
HEX #CC0605
RGB rgb(204, 6, 5)
HSL hsl(0, 95%, 41%)
CSS var --color: #CC0605;
RAL RAL 3020
Color analysis
Temperature Warm
Luminance 13%
Saturation 95%
Brightness 80%
WCAG accessibility
On white background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
5.84:1
AA Pass
AA large Pass
AAA Fail
AAA large Pass
On black background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
3.60:1
AA Fail
AA large Pass
AAA Fail
AAA large Fail
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Where it's used
One of the most iconic RAL colors — a pure, standardized fire-engine red mandated for traffic lights, fire hydrants, stop signs, and emergency vehicles across Europe. Defined by RAL e.V. and referenced in DIN norms. Drives sports car liveries, branded retail interiors, and industrial machinery guards. Pairs with RAL 9005 or RAL 9010.
About this color
RAL 3020 Traffic red is a RAL Classic color with HEX value #CC0605, RGB(204, 6, 5), HSL(0°, 95%, 41%). It belongs to the Reds family (RAL 3xxx series). WCAG relative luminance: 13%. Contrast on white: 5.84:1. Contrast on black: 3.60:1.
FAQ
RAL 3020 Traffic red is a standardized color from the RAL Classic palette, used in industry, architecture, and design for consistent color communication. Its HEX value is #CC0605, equivalent to RGB(204, 6, 5).
The HEX code of RAL 3020 Traffic red is #CC0605. In CSS you can use it directly: color: #CC0605; or background-color: #CC0605;. Its RGB equivalent is rgb(204, 6, 5) and HSL is hsl(0, 95%, 41%).
RAL codes (e.g. RAL 3020) are physical paint standards created for industrial use — they define exact pigment formulations. HEX codes (e.g. #CC0605) 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 3020 Traffic red has a relative luminance of 13%, giving a contrast of 5.84:1 on white and 3.60:1 on black. AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.
The HEX value #CC0605 is the closest digital approximation of RAL 3020 Traffic red, 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 3020 Traffic red (HEX #CC0605) is used in industrial coatings, architectural finishes, signage, and product design wherever reds 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 3020 belongs to the Reds family.