RAL 5004 to Pantone

Convert RAL 5004 (Black blue) to its closest Pantone equivalent. The best match is Black 6 C (Black) with ΔE 4.4.

Color Values

HEX	#18171C
RGB	24, 23, 28
CMYK	14%, 18%, 0%, 89%
HSL	252°, 10%, 10%
LAB	8.0, 1.8, -3.3
LCH	8.0, 3.8, 298.9°

Contrast & Readability

On White	17.82:1 — AAA
On Black	1.18:1 — Fail

Top 5 Pantone Matches for RAL 5004

Pantone Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
Black 6 C	Black	#101820	4.4
Black C	Black	#2D2926	10.7
296 C	Navy	#051C2C	10.9
289 C	Navy	#0C2340	18.6
432 C	Dark Gray	#333F48	18.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What Pantone color is equivalent to RAL 5004?

The closest Pantone equivalent to RAL 5004 is Black 6 C (Black) with a Delta E of 4.4.

What is the HEX code for RAL 5004?

RAL 5004 (Black blue) has the HEX value #18171C, RGB(24, 23, 28), CMYK(14%, 18%, 0%, 89%), LAB(8.0, 1.8, -3.3), and LCH values.

Psychology & Uses of Black 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.