Convert Pantone 151 C to its closest RAL equivalent. The best match is RAL 2000 (Yellow orange) with ΔE 8.3.
| HEX | #FF8200 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 255, 130, 0 |
| CMYK | 0%, 49%, 100%, 0% |
| HSL | 31°, 100%, 50% |
| LAB | 67.4, 41.8, 74.3 |
| LCH | 67.4, 85.2, 60.6° |
| On White | 2.49:1 — Fail |
|---|---|
| On Black | 8.45:1 — AAA |
| RAL Code | Name | HEX | ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAL 2000 | Yellow orange | #ED760E | 8.3 |
| RAL 2003 | Pastel orange | #FF7514 | 8.5 |
| RAL 2011 | Deep orange | #EC7C26 | 13.6 |
| RAL 2007 | Luminous bright orange | #FFA420 | 18.5 |
| RAL 1037 | Sun yellow | #F39F18 | 20.2 |
The closest RAL equivalent to Pantone 151 C is RAL 2000 (Yellow orange) with a Delta E of 8.26. 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 151 C is #FF8200. In RGB: (255, 130, 0). In CMYK: (0%, 49%, 100%, 0%). In LAB: (67.4, 41.8, 74.3). 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.