Pantone 1797 C to RAL

Convert Pantone 1797 C to its closest RAL equivalent. The best match is RAL 3028 (Pure red) with ΔE 3.8.

Color Values

HEX	#CB333B
RGB	203, 51, 59
CMYK	0%, 75%, 71%, 20%
HSL	357°, 60%, 50%
LAB	46.2, 59.2, 32.3
LCH	46.2, 67.4, 28.6°

Contrast & Readability

On White	5.15:1 — AA
On Black	4.08:1 — AA Large

Top 5 RAL Matches for Pantone 1797 C

RAL Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
RAL 3028	Pure red	#CB3234	3.8
RAL 3027	Raspberry red	#C51D34	5.2
RAL 3031	Orient red	#B32428	7.8
RAL 3018	Strawberry red	#D53032	8.3
RAL 3017	Rose	#E63244	10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What RAL color is equivalent to Pantone 1797 C?

The closest RAL equivalent to Pantone 1797 C is RAL 3028 (Pure red) with a Delta E of 3.85. Noticeable 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 1797 C?

The approximate HEX value for Pantone 1797 C is #CB333B. In RGB: (203, 51, 59). In CMYK: (0%, 75%, 71%, 20%). In LAB: (46.2, 59.2, 32.3). 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 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.