RAL 5008 Grey Blue

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #26252D?

RGB(38, 37, 45), HSL(247.5, 9.8%, 16.1%), CMYK(15.6%, 17.8%, 0.0%, 82.4%).

Q: Does #26252D meet WCAG contrast on white?

15.16:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

#26252D

RAL color

RAL 5008 Grey Blue (#26252D) is a very dark, near-black blue-grey from the RAL Classic system — deep enough that it reads primarily as a sophisticated dark neutral with subtle cool undertone. This near-black is used in premium automotive trims, luxury interior metalwork, and contemporary architectural finishes where a warm-dark near-black is specified.

Color Values

HEX

#26252D

RGB

38, 37, 45

HSL

247.5, 9.8%, 16.1%

HSV

247.5, 17.8%, 17.6%

CMYK

15.6%, 17.8%, 0.0%, 82.4%

OKLCH

0.2689 0.0148 291.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 5008 Grey Blue

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.