RAL 7026 Granite Grey

#2F353B

RAL color

RAL 7026 Granite Grey (#2F353B) is a very dark, cool blue-grey from the RAL Classic system named after granite — the igneous rock with characteristic speckled grey-blue appearance. This profound, slightly blue-tinted dark grey conveys geological solidity and permanence, used in premium architectural stone-effect finishes and contemporary industrial design.

Color Values

HEX

#2F353B

RGB

47, 53, 59

HSL

210.0, 11.3%, 20.8%

HSV

210.0, 20.3%, 23.1%

CMYK

20.3%, 10.2%, 0.0%, 76.9%

OKLCH

0.3256 0.0135 248.2

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: #2F353B;
color: #2F353B;
border-color: #2F353B;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 700 #3F3F46

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

12.4:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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