Pantone 158 C to RAL

Convert Pantone 158 C to its closest RAL equivalent. The best match is RAL 2008 (Bright red orange) with ΔE 7.1.

Color Values

HEX	#E35205
RGB	227, 82, 5
CMYK	0%, 64%, 98%, 11%
HSL	21°, 96%, 45%
LAB	54.4, 53.9, 63.6
LCH	54.4, 83.3, 49.7°

Contrast & Readability

On White	3.84:1 — AA Large
On Black	5.48:1 — AA

Top 5 RAL Matches for Pantone 158 C

RAL Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
RAL 2008	Bright red orange	#F75E25	7.1
RAL 2004	Pure orange	#F44611	10.4
RAL 2010	Signal orange	#D84B20	11.3
RAL 2003	Pastel orange	#FF7514	13.3
RAL 2009	Traffic orange	#F54021	14.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What RAL color is equivalent to Pantone 158 C?

The closest RAL equivalent to Pantone 158 C is RAL 2008 (Bright red orange) with a Delta E of 7.06. 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 158 C?

The approximate HEX value for Pantone 158 C is #E35205. In RGB: (227, 82, 5). In CMYK: (0%, 64%, 98%, 11%). In LAB: (54.4, 53.9, 63.6). 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.