RAL 5022 Night Blue

#252850

RAL color

RAL 5022 Night Blue (#252850) is a deep, dark midnight-blue from the RAL Classic system evoking the deep blue of the night sky after nautical twilight. This profound blue sits between navy and indigo, used in luxury fashion, premium automotive interiors, and night-sky observatory branding for its combination of depth and subtle luminosity.

Color Values

HEX

#252850

RGB

37, 40, 80

HSL

235.8, 36.8%, 22.9%

HSV

235.8, 53.8%, 31.4%

CMYK

53.7%, 50.0%, 0.0%, 68.6%

OKLCH

0.2964 0.0718 277.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #252850;
color: #252850;
border-color: #252850;
Nearest Tailwind: Blue 950 #172554

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

14.02:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #252850?

RGB(37, 40, 80) · HSL(235.8, 36.8%, 22.9%) · CMYK(53.7%, 50.0%, 0.0%, 68.6%)

Does #252850 meet WCAG contrast on white?

14.02:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #252850?

Use FFFFFF text on a #252850 background; contrast on black is 1.5:1.