Pantone 021 C to RAL

Convert Pantone 021 C to its closest RAL equivalent. The best match is RAL 2004 (Pure orange) with ΔE 7.0.

Color Values

HEX	#FE5000
RGB	254, 80, 0
CMYK	0%, 69%, 100%, 0%
HSL	19°, 100%, 50%
LAB	58.8, 63.6, 69.4
LCH	58.8, 94.2, 47.5°

Contrast & Readability

On White	3.30:1 — AA Large
On Black	6.36:1 — AA

Top 5 RAL Matches for Pantone 021 C

RAL Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
RAL 2004	Pure orange	#F44611	7.0
RAL 2008	Bright red orange	#F75E25	12.4
RAL 2009	Traffic orange	#F54021	12.9
RAL 2005	Luminous orange	#FF2301	13.6
RAL 2003	Pastel orange	#FF7514	16.5

More Orange Pantone Colors

Frequently Asked Questions

What RAL color is equivalent to Pantone 021 C?

The closest RAL equivalent to Pantone 021 C is RAL 2004 (Pure orange) with a Delta E of 6.96. Significant difference. Note that Pantone and RAL use different color models, so an exact 1:1 match is rarely possible.

What is the HEX code for Pantone 021 C?

The approximate HEX value for Pantone 021 C is #FE5000. In RGB: (254, 80, 0). In CMYK: (0%, 69%, 100%, 0%). In LAB: (58.8, 63.6, 69.4). These are digital approximations — the actual printed Pantone ink may appear slightly different on paper.

What does Delta E (ΔE) mean?

Delta E (ΔE) measures the perceptual difference between two colors in CIE Lab color space. ΔE < 1 is imperceptible to the human eye. ΔE 1–2 is a very close match. ΔE 2–3.5 is perceptible but acceptable for most industrial applications. ΔE > 5 represents a significant visible difference.

Psychology & Uses of Orange Tones

Orange radiates enthusiasm, creativity, and vitality. RAL oranges (2xxx) are standard in high-visibility safety equipment, traffic cones, and construction signage. Pantone oranges are favored by tech companies, sports brands, and food & beverage industries.