RAL 5000 Violet Blue

#354D73

RAL color

RAL 5000 Violet Blue (#354D73) is a deep, muted blue-violet from the RAL Classic system — a dark, desaturated navy with subtle violet undertone. This restrained, serious blue is used in European corporate interiors, nautical equipment, and formal product design requiring a deep, subdued blue that signals authority and trustworthiness.

Color Values

HEX

#354D73

RGB

53, 77, 115

HSL

216.8, 36.9%, 32.9%

HSV

216.8, 53.9%, 45.1%

CMYK

53.9%, 33.0%, 0.0%, 54.9%

OKLCH

0.4187 0.0705 259.3

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: #354D73;
color: #354D73;
border-color: #354D73;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 900 #0C4A6E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.53:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #354D73?

RGB(53, 77, 115) · HSL(216.8, 36.9%, 32.9%) · CMYK(53.9%, 33.0%, 0.0%, 54.9%)

Does #354D73 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #354D73?

Use FFFFFF text on a #354D73 background; contrast on black is 2.46:1.