Blue
Grey Blue (RAL 5008)
Grey Blue (RAL 5008)
#313C48Click to copy
Grey Blue (RAL 5008) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(49, 60, 72)Copy
HSLhsl(211, 19%, 24%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(211, 32%, 28%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(32%, 17%, 0%, 72%)Copy
Grey Blue (RAL 5008) Color Schemes
Complementary
#313C48
Click to copy#483D31
Click to copyAnalogous
#314748
Click to copy#323148
Click to copySplit Complementary
#483231
Click to copy#474831
Click to copyMonochromatic
#313C48
Click to copy#6B6F74
Click to copy#9FA2A6
Click to copy#08090B
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGrey Blue (RAL 5008) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
11.23 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.87 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
10.30 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.13 : 1
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Grey Blue (RAL 5008) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Grey Blue (RAL 5008) Color Introduction
Definition
Grey Blue (RAL 5008) (HEX #313C48) has the RGB value rgb(49, 60, 72), the HSL value hsl(211°, 19%, 24%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(32%, 17%, 0%, 72%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Grey Blue (RAL 5008) is #483D31, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #314848 and #323148 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#483231, #474831) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Grey Blue (RAL 5008) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Grey Blue (RAL 5008) has a contrast ratio of 11.23:1 against white and 1.87:1 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, Grey Blue (RAL 5008) has a lightness of 24% and a saturation of 19%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A deep blue with a strong gray cast.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Grey Blue (RAL 5008) 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, Grey Blue (RAL 5008) 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.
Grey Blue (RAL 5008) 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.