Convert RAL 5021 (Water blue) to its closest Pantone equivalent. The best match is 321 C (Teal) with ΔE 14.9.
| HEX | #256D7B |
|---|---|
| RGB | 37, 109, 123 |
| CMYK | 70%, 11%, 0%, 52% |
| HSL | 190°, 54%, 31% |
| LAB | 42.4, -17.2, -14.3 |
| LCH | 42.4, 22.4, 219.7° |
| On White | 5.91:1 — AA |
|---|---|
| On Black | 3.55:1 — AA Large |
| Pantone Code | Name | HEX | ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321 C | Teal | #008C95 | 14.9 |
| 431 C | Gray | #5B6770 | 16.7 |
| 312 C | Teal | #0085AD | 18.0 |
| 311 C | Teal | #009CA6 | 20.7 |
| 320 C | Teal | #009CA6 | 20.7 |
The closest Pantone equivalent to RAL 5021 is 321 C (Teal) with a Delta E of 14.9.
RAL 5021 (Water blue) has the HEX value #256D7B, RGB(37, 109, 123), CMYK(70%, 11%, 0%, 52%), LAB(42.4, -17.2, -14.3), 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.