# RAL Classic RAL orange

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/ral-orange-ral-2017](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-orange-ral-2017)

RAL Classic RAL orange RAL 2017 is a high-impact, intensely saturated orange with a clear red-leaning heat. Its #FC5500 value gives it a bright, almost flame-like presence that reads especially bold in daylight and under cool white lighting. This shade is best used in controlled areas—such as a front door, metal railing, workshop cabinetry, signage, or a single accent wall—rather than across every wall of a room. Pair RAL orange with charcoal, crisp white, deep navy, or concrete gray to give its brightness a defined edge. Natural wood, black steel, and pale terrazzo also provide grounded materials that keep this color from feeling overly loud.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** RAL orange
- **Color code:** RAL 2017
- **HEX:** #FC5500
- **RGB:** 252, 85, 0
- **LRV:** 20.76%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 20° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 98.82%
- **HSL:** hsl(20, 100, 49)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 66.27 Yellow: 100.0 Key: 1.18
- **YIQ:** Y: 125.243 I: 126.83 Q: 8.875
- **XYZ:** X: 43.398 Y: 27.199 Z: 2.965
- **CIE Lab:** L:59.158 a:61.061 b:69.413
- **CIE Luv:** L:59.158 u:137.899 v:48.833
- **Decimal:** 16536832
- **Hunter Lab:** 52.153, 57.27, 33.136

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Luminous orange](https://plan-home.com/color/luminous-orange-ral-2005)
- [RAL Effect RAL 390-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-390-2)
- [RAL Effect RAL 380-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-380-6)
- [RAL Classic Bright red orange](https://plan-home.com/color/bright-red-orange-ral-2008)
- [RAL Classic Pure orange](https://plan-home.com/color/pure-orange-ral-2004)
- [RAL Effect RAL 390-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-390-3)
- [RAL Classic Traffic orange](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-orange-ral-2009)
- [RAL Effect RAL 390-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-390-1)
- [RAL Effect RAL 380-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-380-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 390-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-390-4)
- [RAL Classic Pastel orange](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-orange-ral-2003)
- [RAL Effect RAL 410-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-410-3)
- [RAL Effect RAL 380-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-380-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 410-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-410-4)
- [RAL Classic Signal orange](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-orange-ral-2010)
- [RAL Effect RAL 420-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-420-4)
- [RAL Classic Deep orange](https://plan-home.com/color/deep-orange-ral-2011)
- [RAL Effect RAL 390-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-390-5)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Luminous orange](https://plan-home.com/color/luminous-orange-ral-2005)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Pure orange](https://plan-home.com/color/pure-orange-ral-2004)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Pearl night blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-night-blue-ral-5026)
- [RAL Classic Ocean blue](https://plan-home.com/color/ocean-blue-ral-5020)
- [RAL Classic Light blue](https://plan-home.com/color/light-blue-ral-5012)
- [RAL Classic Sky blue](https://plan-home.com/color/sky-blue-ral-5015)
- [RAL Classic Capri blue](https://plan-home.com/color/capri-blue-ral-5019)
- [RAL Classic Traffic blue](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-blue-ral-5017)
- [RAL Classic Gentian blue](https://plan-home.com/color/gentian-blue-ral-5010)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.