Pantone 286 C to RAL

Convert Pantone 286 C to its closest RAL equivalent. The best match is RAL 5005 (Signal blue) with ΔE 30.6.

Color Values

HEX	#0032A0
RGB	0, 50, 160
CMYK	100%, 69%, 0%, 37%
HSL	221°, 100%, 31%
LAB	26.2, 32.4, -62.6
LCH	26.2, 70.5, 297.3°

Contrast & Readability

On White	10.69:1 — AAA
On Black	1.96:1 — Fail

Top 5 RAL Matches for Pantone 286 C

RAL Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
RAL 5005	Signal blue	#1E2460	30.6
RAL 5017	Traffic blue	#063971	35.7
RAL 5002	Ultramarine blue	#20214F	39.8
RAL 5015	Sky blue	#2271B3	43.2
RAL 5022	Night blue	#252850	43.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What RAL color is equivalent to Pantone 286 C?

The closest RAL equivalent to Pantone 286 C is RAL 5005 (Signal blue) with a Delta E of 30.6.

What is the HEX code for Pantone 286 C?

Pantone 286 C has the HEX value #0032A0, RGB(0, 50, 160), CMYK(100%, 69%, 0%, 37%), LAB(26.2, 32.4, -62.6), and LCH values.

Psychology & Uses of Blue Tones

Blue communicates trust, stability, and professionalism. RAL blues (5xxx) are essential in maritime coatings, aerospace, and corporate architecture. Pantone blues dominate in tech, finance, healthcare, and government branding worldwide.