RAL Classic Traffic black RAL 9017

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Traffic black for exterior (2 photos)
RAL Classic Traffic black reviews (3 photos)
What are RAL Classic Traffic black undertones?
Is Traffic black RAL 9017 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Traffic black
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Traffic black RAL 9017
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	RAL 9017
Name:	Traffic black
Brand:	RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Traffic black?

RAL 9017 Traffic black is a dark black shade that can add a bold and dramatic statement to any interior space. RAL 9017 can be used to create a sleek and modern aesthetic.pairs well with metallic accents and natural wood textures for a high-contrast look. However, it's important to balance it with lighter colors and textures to avoid making the space feel too dark and heavy

The nearest colors to RAL 9017 are RAL Classic Signal black and RAL Effect RAL 790-4, which are also dark black colors.

Traffic black for exterior (2 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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RAL Classic Traffic black RAL 9017 exterior

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RAL Classic Traffic black reviews (3 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

RAL Classic Traffic black RAL 9017 paint

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RAL Classic Traffic black RAL 9017 living room

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What are RAL Classic Traffic black undertones?

Traffic black is a very dark, near-neutral near-black. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.

HEX value:

#29292A

RGB code:

41, 41, 42

Is RAL Classic Traffic black cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 240°, this black leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

RAL 9017 Traffic black HSL code: 240, 1%, 16%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Traffic black

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Sunrise

Morning

Noon

Afternoon

Sunset

In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Traffic black:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

RAL 9017
Traffic black

RAL 9004
Signal black

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Traffic black with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 60, such as RAL Classic Pebble grey and Brown green.

RAL 9017
Traffic black

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LRV of Traffic black

Traffic black has an LRV of 3.87% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 3.87%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#29292A
RGB Decimal	41, 41, 42
RGB Percent	16.08%, 16.08%, 16.47%
HSV	Hue: 240° Saturation: 2.38% Value: 16.47%
HSL	hsl(240, 1, 16)
CMYK	Cyan: 2.38 Magenta: 2.38 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 83.53
YIQ	Y: 41.114 I: -0.321 Q: 0.311
XYZ	X: 2.125 Y: 2.224 Z: 2.507
CIE Lab	L:16.624 a:0.242 b:-0.652
CIE Luv	L:16.624 u:-0.045 v:-0.627
Decimal	2697514
Hunter Lab	14.915, -0.666, 0.473