RAL 3009 - Oxide Red
RAL 3009 (Oxide Red) is a RAL Classic color with a HEX approximation of #642424, RGB 100, 36, 36, and CMYK 0/64/64/61. It is a red tone typically used in fire equipment, emergency signage, traffic systems, industrial warnings, and architectural accents. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is 4101 C (Delta E 2.87), and its closest RAL neighbor is RAL 8012 (Red Brown).
About RAL 3009
RAL reds are the fire-engine-and-signage family of the Classic library - deep, visible, and engineered for safety-critical communication. Some are intensely saturated (RAL 3020, RAL 3028) while others are darker architectural reds (RAL 3005, RAL 3007).
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 3009 is defined by a physical paint swatch rather than a digital value; the HEX approximation #642424 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 3009 is 4101 C (#622128), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 2.87. This is a very close match suitable for most print reproduction needs.
Closest RAL Classic neighbors
These RAL codes are perceptually closest to RAL 3009, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where RAL 3009 is used
RAL 3009 is typically specified in fire equipment, emergency signage, traffic systems, industrial warnings, and architectural accents. Its red tone makes it appropriate wherever a high-visibility, safety-critical, or attention-catching palette is wanted. Before specifying RAL 3009 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 3009 in HEX?
RAL 3009 (Oxide Red) has a HEX approximation of #642424. 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. #642424 is close to every commonly-published reference for RAL 3009.
What is RAL 3009 in RGB?
RAL 3009 converts to RGB 100, 36, 36. Its CMYK print approximation is 0/64/64/61. 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 3009?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to RAL 3009 is 4101 C (#622128), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 2.87. This is a very close match and is likely suitable for print reproduction.
What RAL color is closest to RAL 3009?
The closest RAL Classic neighbors to RAL 3009 are RAL 8012 (Red Brown, Delta E 2.5), RAL 3005 (Wine Red, Delta E 3.9), RAL 3004 (Purple Red, Delta E 4.9). 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 3009 commonly used?
RAL 3009 is typically used in fire equipment, emergency signage, traffic systems, industrial warnings, and architectural accents. Its red 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.