What is Traffic Blue (RAL) Color?
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 |
RAL | 5017 |
Complementary Color | #8C3200 [Citrine Brown] |
Traffic Blue (RAL) Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of Traffic Blue (RAL) Color
Tints
- 337BA3
- 4D8CAF
- 669CBA
- 80ADC6
- 99BDD1
- B3CEDD
- CCDEE8
- E6EFF4
Tones
- 1A628A
- 266588
- 336987
- 406D86
- 4D7185
- 5A7584
- 667882
- 737C81
Shades
- 004870
- 003F62
- 003654
- 002D46
- 002438
- 001B2A
- 00121C
- 00090E
Traffic Blue (RAL) Color Patterns
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