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RAL 5011 Steel blue
A very dark, muted blue on screen. First published on this chart 26 March 2013.
This swatch is a screen approximation of the colour. Check a physical RAL fan deck or a painted sample of the actual product before you order or match anything.
| Hex (sRGB) | #232C3F |
|---|---|
| RGB | 35, 44, 63 |
| HSL | 221°, 29%, 19% |
| CMYK (naive) | 44, 30, 0, 75 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 18, 2, -13.3 |
| Relative luminance | 2.5% |
| Text contrast | white text 14:1, black text 1.5:1 |
Values are derived from the approximate hex above. CMYK is a simple conversion, not a print recipe: printers convert through their own profiles. Luminance is a screen figure, not a measured light reflectance value (LRV) from a paint data sheet.
How RAL 5011 reads
Steel blue is a very dark navy with a cool grey cast, a little lighter than RAL 5004 black blue and darker than RAL 5003 sapphire blue. It reads almost charcoal in shade.
Where it turns up
It suits doors, railings, frames and furniture. Dark blues fade outdoors over time, so a good exterior topcoat is worth choosing.
Ordering RAL 5011 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 5011" and add the gloss level, the product type (wall paint, metal paint, powder, aerosol) and the surface. The same number mixed by two makers, or in two gloss levels, can look slightly different, so keep a whole job in one batch and look at a sample in daylight first. The paint counter guide covers the questions to ask.