Saffron yellow vs Traffic blue

RAL Classic
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RAL Classic

Both from RAL Classic's palette. Saffron yellow (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Traffic blue (LRV 11), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 99.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Saffron yellow vs Traffic blue Color Comparison

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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 99.9Very different colors

Color Details

Saffron yellow
RAL Classic · RAL 1017
Hex#F6A951
LRV49.8
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 1017
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Saffron yellow
Traffic blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5017
Hex#005B8C
LRV11.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5017
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Traffic blue

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