Convert RAL 5010 (Gentian blue) to its closest Pantone equivalent. The best match is 289 C (Navy) with ΔE 4.2.
| HEX | #0E294B |
|---|---|
| RGB | 14, 41, 75 |
| CMYK | 81%, 45%, 0%, 71% |
| HSL | 213°, 69%, 17% |
| LAB | 16.4, 3.6, -24.0 |
| LCH | 16.4, 24.3, 278.5° |
| On White | 14.61:1 — AAA |
|---|---|
| On Black | 1.44:1 — Fail |
| Pantone Code | Name | HEX | ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 C | Navy | #0C2340 | 4.2 |
| 282 C | Navy | #041E42 | 5.8 |
| 534 C | Navy | #1B365D | 6.5 |
| 295 C | Navy | #002855 | 7.7 |
| 539 C | Dark Blue | #003B5C | 9.8 |
The closest Pantone equivalent to RAL 5010 is 289 C (Navy) with a Delta E of 4.2.
RAL 5010 (Gentian blue) has the HEX value #0E294B, RGB(14, 41, 75), CMYK(81%, 45%, 0%, 71%), LAB(16.4, 3.6, -24.0), 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.