Pantone 179 C to RAL

Convert Pantone 179 C to its closest RAL equivalent. The best match is RAL 3018 (Strawberry red) with ΔE 5.9.

Color Values

HEX	#E03C31
RGB	224, 60, 49
CMYK	0%, 73%, 78%, 12%
HSL	4°, 74%, 54%
LAB	51.0, 62.2, 44.5
LCH	51.0, 76.4, 35.6°

Contrast & Readability

On White	4.32:1 — AA Large
On Black	4.86:1 — AA

Top 5 RAL Matches for Pantone 179 C

RAL Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
RAL 3018	Strawberry red	#D53032	5.9
RAL 2002	Vermilion	#CB2821	6.4
RAL 2012	Salmon orange	#E55137	7.3
RAL 2001	Red orange	#C93C20	9.4
RAL 3028	Pure red	#CB3234	10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What RAL color is equivalent to Pantone 179 C?

The closest RAL equivalent to Pantone 179 C is RAL 3018 (Strawberry red) with a Delta E of 5.91. 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 179 C?

The approximate HEX value for Pantone 179 C is #E03C31. In RGB: (224, 60, 49). In CMYK: (0%, 73%, 78%, 12%). In LAB: (51.0, 62.2, 44.5). 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 Red Tones

Red signals urgency, passion, and power. RAL reds (3xxx) dominate fire safety equipment, emergency signage, and automotive finishes. Pantone reds are iconic in luxury fashion, food branding, and political campaigns.