# RAL Classic Traffic red

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-red-ral-3020](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-red-ral-3020)

RAL Classic Traffic red RAL 3020 is a forceful, high-saturation red with a clearly warm, slightly orange-leaning cast. Its deep value keeps it from reading like a bright primary red, while the low blue content gives it a dense, heated appearance. In daylight, this shade feels crisp and assertive; under warm interior lighting, it can appear fuller and more brick-red. Use Traffic red for a front door, metal railing, feature wall, or painted cabinetry where a strong block of color is wanted. It pairs well with charcoal, warm white, black steel, pale concrete, and natural wood finishes that can hold their own beside such an intense red.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Traffic red
- **Color code:** RAL 3020
- **HEX:** #BB1F11
- **RGB:** 187, 31, 17
- **LRV:** 14.16%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 5° Saturation: 90.91% Value: 73.33%
- **HSL:** hsl(5, 83, 40)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 83.42 Yellow: 90.91 Key: 26.67
- **YIQ:** Y: 76.048 I: 97.459 Q: 28.643
- **XYZ:** X: 21.087 Y: 11.589 Z: 1.657
- **CIE Lab:** L:40.555 a:58.919 b:47.949
- **CIE Luv:** L:40.555 u:118.17 v:28.178
- **Decimal:** 12263185
- **Hunter Lab:** 34.042, 50.997, 20.944

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 450-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-450-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 440-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-440-6)
- [RAL Classic Vermilion](https://plan-home.com/color/vermilion-ral-2002)
- [RAL Effect RAL 430-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-430-6)
- [RAL Classic Flame red](https://plan-home.com/color/flame-red-ral-3000)
- [RAL Classic Pure red](https://plan-home.com/color/pure-red-ral-3028)
- [RAL Effect RAL 450-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-450-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 440-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-440-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 350-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-350-1)
- [RAL Effect RAL 450-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-450-5)
- [RAL Classic Pearl pink](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-pink-ral-3033)
- [RAL Classic Coral red](https://plan-home.com/color/coral-red-ral-3016)
- [RAL Effect RAL 350-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-350-2)
- [RAL Effect RAL 350-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-350-3)
- [RAL Classic Carmine red](https://plan-home.com/color/carmine-red-ral-3002)
- [RAL Effect RAL 410-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-410-m)
- [RAL Classic Tomato red](https://plan-home.com/color/tomato-red-ral-3013)
- [RAL Classic Red orange](https://plan-home.com/color/red-orange-ral-2001)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Azure blue](https://plan-home.com/color/azure-blue-ral-5009)
- [RAL Classic Pearl gentian blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-gentian-blue-ral-5025)
- [RAL Classic Pearl opal green](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-opal-green-ral-6036)
- [RAL Classic Blue green](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-green-ral-6004)
- [RAL Classic Turquoise blue](https://plan-home.com/color/turquoise-blue-ral-5018)
- [RAL Classic Opal green](https://plan-home.com/color/opal-green-ral-6026)
- [RAL Classic Water blue](https://plan-home.com/color/water-blue-ral-5021)

## 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.