RAL 5008 to Pantone

Convert RAL 5008 (Grey blue) to its closest Pantone equivalent. The best match is Black C (Black) with ΔE 8.0.

Color Values

HEX	#26252D
RGB	38, 37, 45
CMYK	16%, 18%, 0%, 82%
HSL	248°, 10%, 16%
LAB	15.1, 2.5, -5.1
LCH	15.1, 5.7, 296.3°

Contrast & Readability

On White	15.16:1 — AAA
On Black	1.38:1 — Fail

Top 5 Pantone Matches for RAL 5008

Pantone Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
Black C	Black	#2D2926	8.0
Black 6 C	Black	#101820	8.2
296 C	Navy	#051C2C	11.2
432 C	Dark Gray	#333F48	12.1
289 C	Navy	#0C2340	16.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What Pantone color is equivalent to RAL 5008?

The closest Pantone equivalent to RAL 5008 is Black C (Black) with a Delta E of 8.0.

What is the HEX code for RAL 5008?

RAL 5008 (Grey blue) has the HEX value #26252D, RGB(38, 37, 45), CMYK(16%, 18%, 0%, 82%), LAB(15.1, 2.5, -5.1), and LCH values.

Psychology & Uses of Grey 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.