RAL 9017 Traffic black
#2A292A  ·  hsl(300, 1.2%, 16.27%)
Tints & Shades
#0A0A0A
#111011
#171717
#1D1D1D
#242324
#2A292A
#4A494A
#6B686B
#8B888B
#ABA9AB
#CAC9CA
Color Values
Hex #2A292A
RGB 42, 41, 42
HSL hsl(300, 1.2%, 16.27%)
CMYK 0%, 2%, 0%, 84%
CSS Variable
--color-ral-9017-traffic-black: #2A292A;
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On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
14.49:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ✅
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
1.45:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ❌ AAA ❌
About this color

RAL 9017 Traffic black — RAL 9017 Traffic black is the official RAL Classic designation for this industrial standard color. It belongs to the Black family: a very dark, nearly neutral tone with hex code #2A292A and RGB values of 42, 41, 42. Its dominant channel values give it a cool undertone typical of the RAL system’s carefully defined appearance. Traffic black is widely used in architecture, product design, and industrial coatings. It pairs well with complementary neutrals and other RAL tones from the same family. Nearest neighbors: related RAL Classic shades in the same hue group.

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Preview how RAL 9017 Traffic black looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Pure Katan / Banarsi Silk  +  ☀️ Daylight
✨ Multi-Piece Styling

Pair RAL 9017 Traffic black as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

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High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
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Complexion Resonance

Test how RAL 9017 Traffic black harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

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Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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Bring RAL 9017 Traffic black to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in RAL 9017 Traffic black (#2A292A) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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