Convert RAL 9011 (Graphite black) to its closest Pantone equivalent. The best match is Black C (Black) with ΔE 7.2.
| HEX | #1C1C1C |
|---|---|
| RGB | 28, 28, 28 |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 0%, 89% |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 11% |
| LAB | 10.3, 0.0, -0.0 |
| LCH | 10.3, 0.0, 296.8° |
| On White | 17.04:1 — AAA |
|---|---|
| On Black | 1.23:1 — Fail |
| Pantone Code | Name | HEX | ΔE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black C | Black | #2D2926 | 7.2 |
| Black 6 C | Black | #101820 | 7.2 |
| 296 C | Navy | #051C2C | 13.6 |
| 432 C | Dark Gray | #333F48 | 17.4 |
| 289 C | Navy | #0C2340 | 21.5 |
The closest Pantone equivalent to RAL 9011 is Black C (Black) with a Delta E of 7.2.
RAL 9011 (Graphite black) has the HEX value #1C1C1C, RGB(28, 28, 28), CMYK(0%, 0%, 0%, 89%), LAB(10.3, 0.0, -0.0), and LCH values.
Black signifies elegance, formality, and authority. RAL blacks (9xxx series) are used in high-end automotive finishes, professional equipment, and luxury packaging. In fashion and editorial design, black is timeless and universally sophisticated.