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Bright red orange

Often used for its versatile qualities, Bright red orange remains a staple for RAL Classic designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#EC6B22

LRV

29.95

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Light Reflectance Value
29.95
Medium

Bright red orange in Real Rooms

Bright red orange has a medium LRV of 29.95 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.

3 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Bright red orange on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

RAL Classic Bright red orange 2008 entrance door

RAL Classic Bright red orange 2008 entrance door

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RAL Classic Bright red orange 2008 faucet

RAL Classic Bright red orange 2008 faucet

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RAL Classic Bright red orange 2008 wall

RAL Classic Bright red orange 2008 wall

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1 Bathroom Photo

Pairing Bright red orange with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.

RAL Classic Bright red orange 2008 bathroom cabinet

RAL Classic Bright red orange 2008 bathroom cabinet

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Bright red orange reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 6), opening up a space where Sapphire blue encloses it.

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At LRV 30 vs 12, Bright red orange is decisively the brighter choice.

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At LRV 30 vs 18, Bright red orange is decisively the brighter choice.

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Bright red orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#EC6B22
RGB236, 107, 34
HSL22° 84% 53%
CMYK0 55 86 7
CIE LabL: 60.3 a: 46.2 b: 60.5
XYZX: 40.14 Y: 28.47 Z: 4.89