RAL 9016 - Traffic White
RAL 9016 (Traffic White) is a RAL Classic color with a HEX approximation of #F6F6F6, RGB 246, 246, 246, and CMYK 0/0/0/4. It is a white tone typically used in appliances, architectural surfaces, clean-room equipment, and medical and industrial casings. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is Cloud Dancer 11-4201 TCX (Delta E 3.01), and its closest RAL neighbor is RAL 9003 (Signal White).
About RAL 9016
RAL whites range from warm creams (9001, 9010) to cool pure whites (9003, 9016) and modern greige whites (9002, 9018). They are used across architecture, appliances, and equipment casings where a clean, neutral finish is wanted.
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 9016 is defined by a physical paint swatch rather than a digital value; the HEX approximation #F6F6F6 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 9016 is Cloud Dancer 11-4201 TCX (#F0EEE9), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 3.01. This is a reasonable match but you should verify against physical Pantone chips before production.
Closest RAL Classic neighbors
These RAL codes are perceptually closest to RAL 9016, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where RAL 9016 is used
RAL 9016 is typically specified in appliances, architectural surfaces, clean-room equipment, and medical and industrial casings. Its white tone makes it appropriate wherever a neutral, architectural, or structural palette is wanted. Before specifying RAL 9016 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 9016 in HEX?
RAL 9016 (Traffic White) has a HEX approximation of #F6F6F6. 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. #F6F6F6 is close to every commonly-published reference for RAL 9016.
What is RAL 9016 in RGB?
RAL 9016 converts to RGB 246, 246, 246. Its CMYK print approximation is 0/0/0/4. 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 9016?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to RAL 9016 is Cloud Dancer 11-4201 TCX (#F0EEE9), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 3.01. This is a reasonable match but you should verify against physical Pantone chips before production.
What RAL color is closest to RAL 9016?
The closest RAL Classic neighbors to RAL 9016 are RAL 9003 (Signal White, Delta E 0.4), RAL 9010 (Pure White, Delta E 1.8), RAL 7035 (Light Grey, Delta E 6.7). 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 9016 commonly used?
RAL 9016 is typically used in appliances, architectural surfaces, clean-room equipment, and medical and industrial casings. Its white tone makes it suitable for neutral, architectural, and structural applications. Verify with a physical swatch under the actual lighting and finish conditions before specifying for a production run.