Blue

RAL 5005

Signal Blue

RAL 5005 Signal Blue is a standardized safety color within the RAL signal family, designated for mandatory action signs and information displays across European industry. This clear, medium-dark blue meets international safety color standards and is used to indicate mandatory protective equipment, safe conditions, and informational guidance. Signal Blue is one of the most widely applied industrial blues, found on factory floors, construction sites, and public infrastructure throughout Europe.

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Technical Reference

Color Reference

Hex#154889
RGBrgb(21, 72, 137)
HSLhsl(214°, 73%, 31%)
CMYKcmyk(85%, 47%, 0%, 46%)
Color Analysis
RGB Composition
R
21
G
72
B
137
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Accessibility
White text
9.1:1Pass
Black text
2.3:1Fail

WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text. Results show this color as a background.

Spectrum & Perceptual Position

Hue Spectrum
60°120°180°240°300°360°
CIELAB a*b* Chromaticity
-4004080-4004080a* (Green ← → Red)b* (Blue ← → Yellow)
L* (Lightness)31
a* (Green-Red)9
b* (Blue-Yellow)-41
L* (LCh)31
C* (Chroma)42
h° (Hue)282°

CIELAB is a perceptually uniform color space. Euclidean distance between two colors in this diagram closely matches human visual difference. The dot size shows your selected color; slightly larger dots are the nearest perceptual neighbors.

Color Harmonies

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Reference + opposite hue with tonal variations

Reference
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Complementary
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Complementary
#4
Complementary
#5
Split Comp +
Pairwise Contrast Ratios
1.3:1
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2.2:1
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2.9:1
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1.4:1

Contrast ratios follow WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Green (≥4.5:1) passes AA for normal text. Amber (≥3:1) passes for large text only. Grey indicates low contrast.

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Recommended Powders

Recommended for RAL 5005

Exact (3)

Signal Blue Superdurable 90 GlossExact Match
SKU: T909-RAL5005Cardinal Paint & PowderCardinal Powder90 glosshigh-gloss smooth
RAL 5005 SatinExact Match
SKU: RLS3-20007Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260325-35 glosssmooth
RAL 5005 High GlossExact Match
SKU: RLS8-20003Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260386-99 glosssmooth

Close (6)

Interstate BlueClose Match
SKU: PCNT59129PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260520-40 glosssmooth
BlueClose Match
SKU: PCT50111PPG IndustriesEnvirocron85+ glosssmooth
Safety BlueClose Match
SKU: ELS8-C0002Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Blue RibbonClose Match
SKU: PLS8-C0002Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Capitol BlueClose Match
SKU: PLS8-C0019Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Safety BlueClose Match
SKU: PLS8-C0021Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth

About These Recommendations

These are powder formulations that correspond to this RAL color based on manufacturer data sheets. Exact powders are coded to this specific RAL code. Close powders are visually similar alternatives we have used before. We do not sell powder directly — we use these formulations to coat your parts. Call us to discuss your project and we will confirm the best option for your timeline.

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