Blue
Gentian Blue (RAL 5010)
Gentian Blue (RAL 5010)
#13447CClick to copy
Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(19, 68, 124)Copy
HSLhsl(212, 73%, 28%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(212, 85%, 49%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(85%, 45%, 0%, 51%)Copy
Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) Color Schemes
Complementary
#13447C
Click to copy#7C4B13
Click to copyAnalogous
#13797C
Click to copy#16137C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#7C1713
Click to copy#787C13
Click to copyMonochromatic
#13447C
Click to copy#3376C2
Click to copy#7EAADD
Click to copy#051324
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGentian Blue (RAL 5010) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
9.79 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.15 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
8.98 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.29 : 1
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Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) Shade Variants
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Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) Color Introduction
Definition
Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) (HEX #13447C) has the RGB value rgb(19, 68, 124), the HSL value hsl(212°, 73%, 28%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(85%, 45%, 0%, 51%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) is #7C4B13, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #13787C and #16137C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#7C1713, #787C13) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) has a contrast ratio of 9.79:1 against white and 2.15:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Blue is the color of sky and ocean, evoking vastness, trust and reason. Steady and imposing, it is almost irreplaceable in technology, finance and corporate identity design. Specifically, Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) has a lightness of 28% and a saturation of 73%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The classic gentian flower color.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) tends to leave a first impression of being cool and reliable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Blue suits fintech, corporate websites, government systems and any scene that needs professional trust. In real projects, Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.