Convert RAL 5009 (Azure blue) to its closest Pantone equivalent. The best match is 539 C (Dark Blue) with ΔE 16.8.
| HEX | #025669 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 2, 86, 105 |
| CMYK | 98%, 18%, 0%, 59% |
| HSL | 191°, 96%, 21% |
| LAB | 33.3, -14.6, -17.2 |
| LCH | 33.3, 22.5, 229.6° |
| On White | 8.28:1 — AAA |
|---|---|
| On Black | 2.54:1 — Fail |
| Pantone Code | Name | HEX | ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 539 C | Dark Blue | #003B5C | 16.8 |
| 432 C | Dark Gray | #333F48 | 17.4 |
| 431 C | Gray | #5B6770 | 18.7 |
| 7540 C | Gray | #4B4F54 | 19.7 |
| Cool Gray 11 C | Gray | #53565A | 20.6 |
The closest Pantone equivalent to RAL 5009 is 539 C (Dark Blue) with a Delta E of 16.8.
RAL 5009 (Azure blue) has the HEX value #025669, RGB(2, 86, 105), CMYK(98%, 18%, 0%, 59%), LAB(33.3, -14.6, -17.2), and LCH values.
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.