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RAL 5008 - Gray Blue RAL Classic Color


Color Name: RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
Hex Color Code: #2B3A44
RGB Color Code: RGB(43, 58, 68)
CMYK Values*: 36.8%, 14.7%, 0.0%, 73.3%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About RAL 5008 - Gray Blue color - its meaning and example

This page shows color information about RAL 5008 - Gray Blue. This color appears in the Blue color family (hues), part of the RAL Classic collection. "RAL 5008 - Gray Blue" color name in other languages - Dutch: Grijsblauw, German: Graublau, French: Bleu gris, Italian: Blu grigiastro, Spanish: grisáceo.

What color is RAL 5008 - Gray Blue?

RAL 5008 - Gray Blue color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for RAL 5008 - Gray Blue is #2B3A44, and the RGB color code is RGB(43, 58, 68).

In the RGB color model, RAL 5008 - Gray Blue has a red value of 43, a green value of 58, and a blue value of 68. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 36.8% cyan, 14.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 73.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204° (degrees), 22.5 % saturation, and 21.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, RAL 5008 - Gray Blue has a hue of 204° (degrees), 36.8 % saturation and 26.7 % brightness/value.


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue is cool or warm?

The color RAL 5008 - Gray Blue is a cool color.


What is the LRV of RAL 5008 - Gray Blue?

RAL 5008 - Gray Blue has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue (CMS - RAL Classic) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(43, 58, 68)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Green
58 (22.7%)
Blue
68 (26.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
36.76%
Magenta
14.71%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
73.33%

HSL

HSL(204deg, 22.5 %, 21.8 %)

Hue
204°
Saturation
22.52 %.
Lightness
21.76 %.

RYB

RYB(147, 163, 188)
Red
147 (57.7%)
Yellow
163 (64.0%)
Blue
188 (73.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204°
Saturation
36.76 %.
Brightness / Value
26.67 %.

HWB

H: 204°

W: 16.86 %

B: 73.33 %

XYZ

X : 3.55

Y : 3.96

Z : 6.05

YXY

Y1 : 3.96

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 83.14%

M : 77.25%

Y : 73.33%


LRV

~ 4 %

Munsell Color System

5.1B 2.2/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 23.53

A : -3.21

B : -8.15

CIE-Lch

L : 23.53

C : 8.75

H : 248.51

CIE-Luv

L : 23.53

U : -6.88

V : -8.84

Hunter-Lab

L : 19.89

A : -2.93

B : -4.09






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to RAL 5008 - Gray Blue (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the colors similar to RAL 5008 - Gray Blue (CMS - RAL Classic). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#2A3439
Gunmetal
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#36454F
Charcoal
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#2D383A
Outer Space
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#232F3E
Squid Ink
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of RAL 5008 - Gray Blue to RAL Classic




Pantone PMS


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of RAL 5008 - Gray Blue to Pantone PMS


#333F48
PANTONE 432 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#2B3D43
PANTONE 8503 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#333A49
PANTONE 8604 C
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of RAL 5008 - Gray Blue to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of RAL 5008 - Gray Blue to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of RAL 5008 - Gray Blue to British Standard 4800


#2B4149
BS 18-C-39 - Deep River
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)





Paint similar to RAL 5008 - Gray Blue (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to RAL 5008 - Gray Blue (CMS - RAL Classic). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of RAL 5008 - Gray Blue to Valspar


#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
#343E49
Gotham Gray (4009-3)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#39444D
Dutch Licorice (4008-4C)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 5008 - Gray Blue to Benjamin Moore


#323A43
Polo Blue (2062-10)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#2B3B4C
North Sea (CC-932)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#33383E
After Midnight (CSP-630)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#373C41
Soot (2129-20)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of RAL 5008 - Gray Blue to Sherwin Williams


#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#35454E
Gale Force (SW 7605)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#23383F
Dark Night (SW 6237)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)





PPG Paints


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 5008 - Gray Blue to PPG Paints


#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#3F4C5A
Cavalry (PPG1041-7)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#434B4F
Black Forest (PPG1012-7)
ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)


Behr


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of RAL 5008 - Gray Blue to Behr


#3E474C
Winter Way (PPU25-23)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#3E4855
Starless Night (PPU14-20)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#3A4859
Very Navy (M500-7)
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


RAL 5008 - Gray Blue similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of RAL 5008 - Gray Blue to Dunn-Edwards


#3F4855
Parisian Night (DEA 184)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#444D56
Deepest Sea (DE 5825)
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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