RAL 9016
Traffic White
RAL 9016 Traffic White is a standardized bright white from the RAL traffic color family that has become the dominant white for European window frames, doors, and PVC building products. This clean, slightly cool white is the default color for most European fenestration manufacturers and is instantly recognizable on residential buildings across the continent. Traffic White provides excellent UV stability in PVC and powder coating formulations, maintaining its brightness over years of exterior exposure.
Color Reference
WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text. Results show this color as a background.
Spectrum & Perceptual Position
CIELAB is a perceptually uniform color space. Euclidean distance between two colors in this diagram closely matches human visual difference. The dot size shows your selected color; slightly larger dots are the nearest perceptual neighbors.
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Contrast ratios follow WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Green (≥4.5:1) passes AA for normal text. Amber (≥3:1) passes for large text only. Grey indicates low contrast.
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About These Recommendations
These are powder formulations that correspond to this RAL color based on manufacturer data sheets. Exact powders are coded to this specific RAL code. Close powders are visually similar alternatives we have used before. We do not sell powder directly — we use these formulations to coat your parts. Call us to discuss your project and we will confirm the best option for your timeline.