RAL 7015 Slate Grey

#434750

RAL color

RAL 7015 Slate Grey (#434750) is a dark, cool blue-grey from the RAL Classic system named after slate — the metamorphic rock whose split surfaces reveal beautiful cool grey-blue tones. This cool, sophisticated dark grey evokes natural slate roofing, graphite, and contemporary minimalist architecture. It's widely used in modern building facades and premium product design.

Color Values

HEX

#434750

RGB

67, 71, 80

HSL

221.5, 8.8%, 28.8%

HSV

221.5, 16.2%, 31.4%

CMYK

16.3%, 11.2%, 0.0%, 68.6%

OKLCH

0.3976 0.0161 266.5

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: #434750;
color: #434750;
border-color: #434750;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 700 #3F3F46

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

9.31:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #434750?

RGB(67, 71, 80) · HSL(221.5, 8.8%, 28.8%) · CMYK(16.3%, 11.2%, 0.0%, 68.6%)

Does #434750 meet WCAG contrast on white?

9.31:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #434750?

Use FFFFFF text on a #434750 background; contrast on black is 2.26:1.