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RAL 2013 - Pearl Orange

RAL 2013 (Pearl Orange) is a RAL Classic color with a HEX approximation of #C35831, RGB 195, 88, 49, and CMYK 0/55/75/24. It is a orange tone typically used in warning signs, construction equipment, road safety devices, and industrial hazard markings. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is 7580 C (Delta E 2.64), and its closest RAL neighbor is RAL 2017 (Pearl Orange).

RAL 2013 · RAL Classic
Pearl Orange
Family: orange
HEX
#C35831
RGB
195, 88, 49
CMYK
0/55/75/24
LAB
50.5 40.4 42.3

About RAL 2013

RAL oranges are warm signal colors used primarily for visibility and safety. They bridge the red family's urgency with the yellow family's visibility, making them reliable in high-attention industrial contexts.

RAL codes are administered by RAL gGmbH, a German quality-assurance institute. The RAL Classic library - 213 codes across nine hue families - is the standard for paint, powder-coat, and plastic finishes across Europe, and is used internationally wherever industrial color specification is required. Like every RAL code, RAL 2013 is defined by a physical paint swatch rather than a digital value; the HEX approximation #C35831 is the most commonly-published reference, but physical paint chips are the only authoritative source.

Closest Pantone match

The closest Pantone Solid Coated color to RAL 2013 is 7580 C (#C05131), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 2.64. This is a very close match suitable for most print reproduction needs.

7580 C
#C05131 · CMYK 0,58,74,25

Closest RAL Classic neighbors

These RAL codes are perceptually closest to RAL 2013, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.

Where RAL 2013 is used

RAL 2013 is typically specified in warning signs, construction equipment, road safety devices, and industrial hazard markings. Its orange tone makes it appropriate wherever a high-visibility, safety-critical, or attention-catching palette is wanted. Before specifying RAL 2013 for a production run, verify the color against a physical RAL swatch under the actual lighting conditions and finish (matte, semi-gloss, gloss) that will be used - the same code looks meaningfully different across substrates.

Frequently asked questions

What is RAL 2013 in HEX?

RAL 2013 (Pearl Orange) has a HEX approximation of #C35831. This is the widely-published mid-range value - RAL is a physical paint standard, and different reference sources vary by 2-5% for the same code. #C35831 is close to every commonly-published reference for RAL 2013.

What is RAL 2013 in RGB?

RAL 2013 converts to RGB 195, 88, 49. Its CMYK print approximation is 0/55/75/24. These values are approximations for design reference - always verify against a physical RAL swatch before production, because paint and ink reflect light very differently.

What Pantone color is closest to RAL 2013?

The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to RAL 2013 is 7580 C (#C05131), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 2.64. This is a very close match and is likely suitable for print reproduction.

What RAL color is closest to RAL 2013?

The closest RAL Classic neighbors to RAL 2013 are RAL 2017 (Pearl Orange, Delta E 3.6), RAL 2010 (Signal Orange, Delta E 4.4), RAL 3022 (Salmon Pink, Delta E 4.8). RAL codes within the same family typically differ by Delta E 2-8 - close enough to feel like siblings, distinct enough to be visibly different on a physical swatch.

Where is RAL 2013 commonly used?

RAL 2013 is typically used in warning signs, construction equipment, road safety devices, and industrial hazard markings. Its orange tone makes it suitable for contexts where this specific hue family carries the intended brand or safety meaning. Verify with a physical swatch under the actual lighting and finish conditions before specifying for a production run.

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