Pantone 1505 C to RAL

Convert Pantone 1505 C to its closest RAL equivalent. The best match is RAL 2003 (Pastel orange) with ΔE 5.5.

Color Values

HEX	#FF6A13
RGB	255, 106, 19
CMYK	0%, 58%, 93%, 0%
HSL	22°, 100%, 54%
LAB	63.0, 53.4, 68.3
LCH	63.0, 86.7, 52.0°

Contrast & Readability

On White	2.87:1 — Fail
On Black	7.32:1 — AAA

Top 5 RAL Matches for Pantone 1505 C

RAL Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
RAL 2003	Pastel orange	#FF7514	5.5
RAL 2008	Bright red orange	#F75E25	9.7
RAL 2000	Yellow orange	#ED760E	12.5
RAL 2004	Pure orange	#F44611	14.0
RAL 2011	Deep orange	#EC7C26	16.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What RAL color is equivalent to Pantone 1505 C?

The closest RAL equivalent to Pantone 1505 C is RAL 2003 (Pastel orange) with a Delta E of 5.54. 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 1505 C?

The approximate HEX value for Pantone 1505 C is #FF6A13. In RGB: (255, 106, 19). In CMYK: (0%, 58%, 93%, 0%). In LAB: (63.0, 53.4, 68.3). 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.