rotklasse

Rotklasse, literally “red class” in German, is a term that appears in several German-language sources to denote a category defined by the color red. There is no single, universally accepted definition, and the meaning depends on the domain and document in which it appears.

In color management and design contexts, Rotklasse may refer to a named subset of red hues used for consistent reproduction or branding. A technical manual might define Rotklasse as the red color family with a specified range of hue, saturation, and lightness, but the exact values and ranges vary by standard or organization.

In signaling, warning, or product labeling schemes, Rotklasse can denote a red-level category within a color-coded system used to indicate severity, danger, or priority. The term signals a relationship to red within a broader taxonomy of colors, but its position and implications are field-specific.

In textiles and dyes, Rotklasse is used to group red shades or dye classes, sometimes by colorfastness, shade depth, or cataloging practices of suppliers. It may appear in product catalogs, quality documents, or laboratory reports as a colour-based classification.

In linguistic or historical contexts, the term may appear as a descriptive label for red-coloured items rather than a formal technical grade. Because usage is not standardized, Rotklasse should be interpreted from the context of the document or field.

See also: red, color classification, dye classes, signaling codes.