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Traffic Blue (RAL) Color

HEX #005A8C / RGB (0, 90, 140)

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What is Traffic Blue (RAL) Color?

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Traffic Blue (RAL) color hex code is #005A8C and RGB (0, 90, 140). As per HSB/HSV model, the color has a hue of 201°, saturation of 100% and a brightness of 55%. The CMYK values of Traffic Blue (RAL) are C:100 M:36 Y:0 K:45.

Traffic blue is from the RAL Classic list and is numbered 5017. It is not included in the web colors list and, therefore, cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. However, the color can be applied to web pages via its hex, RGB and/or HSL values.
Important note: The CMYK values displayed on this page have been calculated from the hex color code and are only approximations.

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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Traffic Blue (RAL) Color Codes

Hex Code#005A8C
RGB Values(0, 90, 140)
CMYK Values(100%, 36%, 0%, 45%)
HSV/HSB Values(201°, 100%, 55%)
Closest Web Safe#006699
Inverse Color#FFA573 [Light Salmon]
Closest Pantone®7462 C
RAL5017
Complementary Color#8C3200 [Citrine Brown]
Traffic Blue (RAL) Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#4D4D4D
Desaturated#464646
Weighted Average (Most Common)#454545
Weighted Average (Luma)#4A4A4A
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#8E8E8E

Traffic Blue (RAL) Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 005A8C. Complementary color is 8C3200

Complementary Palette

The complement of Traffic Blue (RAL) is Citrine Brown with the hex code #8C3200. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #005A8C color is offered by #8C3200. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (005A8C, 00148C and 008C78)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Traffic Blue (RAL) (#005A8C) are Phthalo Blue (#00148C) and Teal Green (#008C78). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Traffic 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (005A8C, 8C0014 and 8C7800)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Traffic Blue (RAL) (#005A8C) are #8C0014 (Red Devil) and #8C7800 (Olive). 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.

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Triadic color palette with (005A8C, 8C005A and 5A8C00)

Triadic Palette

Traffic Blue (RAL) triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8C005A (Rose Garnet) and #5A8C00 (Avocado) along with #005A8C create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (005A8C, 8C005A, 8C3200 and 008C32)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Traffic Blue (RAL) has four colors - #8C005A (Rose Garnet), #8C3200 (Citrine Brown) and #008C32 (North Texas Green) in addition to the base color (#005A8C). 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.

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Square color palette with (005A8C, 78008C, 8C3200 and 148C00)

Square Palette

Traffic Blue (RAL) square color palette has #78008C (Patriarch), #8C3200 (Citrine Brown) and #148C00 (India 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.

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Rainbow color

Traffic Blue (RAL) Color Rainbow Palette

Our Traffic 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.

005B8C 1D008C 8C0083 8C000B 8C6D00 338C00 008C45

Tints, Tones & Shades of Traffic Blue (RAL) Color

Tints

  • Transparent 337BA3337BA3
  • Transparent 4D8CAF4D8CAF
  • Transparent 669CBA669CBA
  • Transparent 80ADC680ADC6
  • Transparent 99BDD199BDD1
  • Transparent B3CEDDB3CEDD
  • Transparent CCDEE8CCDEE8
  • Transparent E6EFF4E6EFF4

Tones

  • Transparent 1A628A1A628A
  • Transparent 266588266588
  • Transparent 336987336987
  • Transparent 406D86406D86
  • Transparent 4D71854D7185
  • Transparent 5A75845A7584
  • Transparent 667882667882
  • Transparent 737C81737C81

Shades

  • Transparent 004870004870
  • Transparent 003F62003F62
  • Transparent 003654003654
  • Transparent 002D46002D46
  • Transparent 002438002438
  • Transparent 001B2A001B2A
  • Transparent 00121C00121C
  • Transparent 00090E00090E

Traffic Blue (RAL) Color Patterns

  • Transparent

    Traffic Blue (RAL) Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Traffic Blue (RAL) Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Traffic Blue (RAL) Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Traffic Blue (RAL) Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Traffic Blue (RAL) Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Traffic Blue (RAL) Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Traffic Blue (RAL) Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Traffic Blue (RAL) Plaid Pattern


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