RAL Classic Traffic White RAL 9016
| Code: | RAL 9016 |
| Name: | Traffic White |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Traffic White?
Let’s dive into a full Traffic White paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 9016. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
RAL Classic Traffic White reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
Try before you buy

100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are RAL Classic Traffic White undertones?
The undertone of Traffic White can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#F1F2EE
RGB code:
241, 242, 238
Is RAL Classic Traffic White RAL 9016 cool or warm?
With a hue of 75° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
RAL 9016 Traffic White HSL code: 75, 13%, 94%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Traffic White
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Traffic White:
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 White with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 255, such as RAL Classic Pearl violet and Blue lilac.
RAL 9016
Traffic White
LRV of Traffic White
Traffic White has an LRV of 88.23% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?
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 88.23%, 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. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #f1f2ee | |
| RGB Decimal | 241, 242, 238 | |
| RGB Percent | 94.51%, 94.90%, 93.33% | |
| HSV | Hue: 75° Saturation: 1.65% Value: 94.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 13, 94) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.41 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.65 Key: 5.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 241.245 I: 0.689 Q: -1.456 | |
| XYZ | X: 83.457 Y: 88.378 Z: 93.528 | |
| CIE Lab | L:95.32 a:-1.038 b:1.813 | |
| CIE Luv | L:95.32 u:-0.341 v:2.97 | |
| Decimal | 15856366 | |
| Hunter Lab | 94.01, -6.054, 6.821 |
Color equivalents
F497
Paper
Tikkurila

RAL 120-2
RAL Effect

V503
Winter
Tikkurila

RAL 120-1
RAL Effect

RAL 9003
Signal White
RAL Classic

F484
Chalk
Tikkurila

RAL 9010
Pure White
RAL Classic

F500
Angel
Tikkurila

RAL 120-3
RAL Effect

G497
Steam
Tikkurila

RAL 110-1
RAL Effect

G503
Calla
Tikkurila

F487
Feather
Tikkurila

Y486
Tikkurila

Y481
Cloud
Tikkurila

F457
Brie
Tikkurila

H497
Kaolin
Tikkurila

RAL 150-1
RAL Effect













