Pantone 296 C to RAL

Convert Pantone 296 C to its closest RAL equivalent. The best match is RAL 5003 (Sapphire blue) with ΔE 8.7.

Color Values

HEX	#051C2C
RGB	5, 28, 44
CMYK	89%, 36%, 0%, 83%
HSL	205°, 80%, 10%
LAB	9.4, -2.3, -13.4
LCH	9.4, 13.6, 260.4°

Contrast & Readability

On White	17.37:1 — AAA
On Black	1.21:1 — Fail

Top 5 RAL Matches for Pantone 296 C

RAL Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
RAL 5003	Sapphire blue	#1D1E33	8.7
RAL 5004	Black blue	#18171C	10.9
RAL 5008	Grey blue	#26252D	11.2
RAL 5020	Ocean blue	#1D334A	11.8
RAL 5013	Cobalt blue	#1E213D	12.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What RAL color is equivalent to Pantone 296 C?

The closest RAL equivalent to Pantone 296 C is RAL 5003 (Sapphire blue) with a Delta E of 8.7.

What is the HEX code for Pantone 296 C?

Pantone 296 C has the HEX value #051C2C, RGB(5, 28, 44), CMYK(89%, 36%, 0%, 83%), LAB(9.4, -2.3, -13.4), and LCH values.

Psychology & Uses of Navy 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.