Traffic Red 3020 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #CC0605, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glowing Firelight from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #CC0605 · 3020
Traffic Red
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Traffic Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#CC0605
RGB204, 6, 5
Estimated LRV13.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandRAL
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Colors That Work With Traffic Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Traffic Red
#CC0605
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C9833B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Traffic Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Traffic Red Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Traffic Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Traffic Red have?
Traffic Red by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Traffic Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Traffic Red are Glowing Firelight by Behr (a very close match), Grenadine by Behr (a very close match), Red Hot by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Traffic Red's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Traffic Red?
Traffic Red has a estimated lightness value of 13.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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