RAL 5011 to Pantone

Convert RAL 5011 (Steel blue) to its closest Pantone equivalent. The best match is Black 6 C (Black) with ΔE 8.4.

Color Values

HEX	#231A24
RGB	35, 26, 36
CMYK	3%, 28%, 0%, 86%
HSL	294°, 16%, 12%
LAB	10.7, 6.8, -5.2
LCH	10.7, 8.5, 322.7°

Contrast & Readability

On White	16.87:1 — AAA
On Black	1.24:1 — Fail

Top 5 Pantone Matches for RAL 5011

Pantone Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
Black 6 C	Black	#101820	8.4
Black C	Black	#2D2926	11.4
296 C	Navy	#051C2C	12.3
289 C	Navy	#0C2340	16.6
432 C	Dark Gray	#333F48	17.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What Pantone color is equivalent to RAL 5011?

The closest Pantone equivalent to RAL 5011 is Black 6 C (Black) with a Delta E of 8.4.

What is the HEX code for RAL 5011?

RAL 5011 (Steel blue) has the HEX value #231A24, RGB(35, 26, 36), CMYK(3%, 28%, 0%, 86%), LAB(10.7, 6.8, -5.2), and LCH values.

Psychology & Uses of Steel 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.