RAL 1023 Traffic yellow

This page shows RAL color 1023 with the color name Traffic yellow. This RAL color is in the Yellow hues category, part of the RAL Classic color system.

Color name Dutch:	Verkeersgeel
Color name German:	Verkehrsgelb
Color name French:	Jaune signalisation
Color name Italian:	Giallo traffico
Color name Spanish:	Amarillo tráfico
LRV (light reflectance value):	54.24

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Color impression RAL 1023 Traffic yellow

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Description RAL 1023 Traffic yellow

RAL 1023 – Traffic yellow – is one of the most iconic and widely used shades within the RAL Classic color system. It's a vivid, high-visibility yellow with a strong, warm undertone that leans slightly toward an orange tint. Because of its brightness and clarity, RAL 1023 is frequently chosen for situations where attention, orientation, or safety is essential.

This color is commonly seen on road signage, construction machinery, public transportation vehicles, safety equipment, and industrial markings. Its energetic character makes it effective in environments where quick recognition and strong contrast against darker or more neutral backgrounds are necessary. The hue conveys alertness, activity, and immediacy, which explains its role in traffic regulation and hazard communication.

In design contexts, RAL 1023 can be used to create a dynamic, optimistic, and modern aesthetic. When paired with cool grays, blacks, or deep blues, it provides a striking visual balance. In branding and product design, it communicates confidence and visibility, making it suitable for companies seeking a bold, recognizable identity. RAL 1023 stands out as a bright, expressive yellow that blends functional reliability with visual impact — making it one of the most practical and memorable colors in the RAL spectrum.

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