Deep orange vs Traffic orange

RAL Classic
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RAL Classic

Deep orange and Traffic orange come from the same RAL Classic collection. The 6-point LRV gap — 29 for Deep orange vs 24 for Traffic orange — means Deep orange will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 12.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Deep orange vs Traffic orange Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

ΔE 12.7Distinct difference

Color Details

Deep orange
RAL Classic · RAL 2011
Hex#E26E0F
LRV29.4
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 2011
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Traffic orange
RAL Classic · RAL 2009
Hex#DE5308
LRV23.8
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 2009
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Traffic orange

Deep orange vs Traffic orange in Real Spaces

Seeing Deep orange and Traffic orange in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Deep orange has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Deep orange
RAL Classic  Deep orange RAL 2011 kitchen backsplash

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Traffic orange
RAL 2009 kitchen splashback color

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