Convert Pantone 144 C to its closest RAL equivalent. The best match is RAL 1037 (Sun yellow) with ΔE 9.4.
| HEX | #ED8B00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 237, 139, 0 |
| CMYK | 0%, 41%, 100%, 7% |
| HSL | 35°, 100%, 46% |
| LAB | 66.9, 30.0, 72.7 |
| LCH | 66.9, 78.6, 67.6° |
| On White | 2.53:1 — Fail |
|---|---|
| On Black | 8.29:1 — AAA |
| RAL Code | Name | HEX | ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAL 1037 | Sun yellow | #F39F18 | 9.4 |
| RAL 2007 | Luminous bright orange | #FFA420 | 9.5 |
| RAL 2000 | Yellow orange | #ED760E | 12.7 |
| RAL 1033 | Dahlia yellow | #F3A505 | 13.6 |
| RAL 2011 | Deep orange | #EC7C26 | 13.8 |
The closest RAL equivalent to Pantone 144 C is RAL 1037 (Sun yellow) with a Delta E of 9.38. Significant difference. Note that Pantone and RAL use different color models, so an exact 1:1 match is rarely possible.
The approximate HEX value for Pantone 144 C is #ED8B00. In RGB: (237, 139, 0). In CMYK: (0%, 41%, 100%, 7%). In LAB: (66.9, 30.0, 72.7). These are digital approximations — the actual printed Pantone ink may appear slightly different on paper.
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.
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.