Grey Blue (RAL)

HEX #2D3A44 / RGB (45, 58, 68)

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What is Grey Blue (RAL) Color?

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Grey Blue (RAL) color hex code is #2D3A44 and RGB (45, 58, 68). As per HSB/HSV model, the color has a hue of 206°, saturation of 34% and a brightness of 27%. The CMYK values of Grey Blue (RAL) are C:34 M:15 Y:0 K:73.

Grey blue comes from RAL Classic list where it is numbered 5008. The RAL matching system is popular in several European countries including Germany, France and Italy. Grey blue is not part of the web colors list and, thus, cannot be used in HTML and CSS code by name, though, it can be applied to web pages via its hex, RGB and/or HSL codes.
Please note: The CMYK color values mentioned on this page are only approximations and have been calculated from the hex code.

Please note: RAL colors displayed on the screen are close approximates to the actual color because of the variations in brightness and contrast. The same hold true for these colors printed out on standard printers where the variations in the quality of paper, ink and the device may produce different results.

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Grey Blue (RAL) Color Codes

Hex Code	#2D3A44
RGB Values	(45, 58, 68)
CMYK Values	(34%, 15%, 0%, 73%)
HSV/HSB Values	(206°, 34%, 27%)
Closest Web Safe	#333333
Inverse Color	#D2C5BB [Pale Silver]
Closest Pantone®	432 C
Complementary Color	#44372D [Jacko Bean]

Grey Blue (RAL) Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#393939
Desaturated	#393939
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#373737
Weighted Average (Luma)	#383838
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#7D7D7D

Grey Blue (RAL) Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 2D3A44. Complementary color is 44372D

Complementary Palette

The complement of Grey Blue (RAL) is Jacko Bean with the hex code #44372D. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2D3A44 color is offered by #44372D. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

Analogous color palette with (2D3A44, 2D2F44 and 2D4443)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Grey Blue (RAL) (#2D3A44) are Gunmetal (#2D2F44) and Japanese Indigo (#2D4443). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Grey Blue (RAL) with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

Split Complementary color palette with (2D3A44, 442D2F and 44432D)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Grey Blue (RAL) (#2D3A44) are #442D2F (Old Burgundy) and #44432D (Dark Lava). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

Triadic color palette with (2D3A44, 442D3A and 3A442D)

Triadic Palette

Grey Blue (RAL) triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #442D3A (Old Burgundy) and #3A442D (Kombu Green) along with #2D3A44 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

Tetradic color palette with (2D3A44, 442D3A, 44372D and 2D4437)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Grey Blue (RAL) has four colors - #442D3A (Old Burgundy), #44372D (Jacko Bean) and #2D4437 (Kombu Green) in addition to the base color (#2D3A44). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

Square color palette with (2D3A44, 432D44, 44372D and 2F442D)

Square Palette

Grey Blue (RAL) square color palette has #432D44 (Dark Puce), #44372D (Jacko Bean) and #2F442D (Kombu Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

Grey Blue (RAL) Color Rainbow Palette

Our Grey Blue (RAL) rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.