RAL Classic Red orange vs. Sherwin Williams Fireworks

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. RAL Classic RAL 2001 leans towards orange hues, while Sherwin Williams SW 6867 is red.
RAL Classic RAL 2001 and Sherwin Williams SW 6867 differ significantly in saturation. RAL Classic RAL 2001 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with RAL Classic RAL 2001 being darker.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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RAL Classic  Red orange vs. Sherwin Williams Fireworks
Technical color comparison for RAL Classic Red orange and Sherwin Williams Fireworks
RAL Classic Red orangeSherwin Williams Fireworks
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
17°orange3°red
Saturation
74%62%less saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
42%51%lighter
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
17.7817.13looks darker
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
45.85348.405looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
9.157
Temperature
WarmWarm
Preview Red orange and Fireworks side by side in different rooms

Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.

Color comparisons featuring RAL Classic Red orange