Blue

RAL 5015

Sky Blue

RAL 5015 Sky Blue is a clear, optimistic blue that captures the color of a bright, cloudless sky. This uplifting shade conveys openness and possibility, making it a popular choice for aviation facilities, technology campuses, and modern public architecture. Sky Blue is also widely used in the telecommunications and technology sectors for equipment housings and branded environments. Its balanced saturation ensures it reads as professional rather than playful in corporate contexts.

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Technical Reference

Color Reference

Hex#2874B2
RGBrgb(40, 116, 178)
HSLhsl(207°, 63%, 43%)
CMYKcmyk(78%, 35%, 0%, 30%)
Color Analysis
RGB Composition
R
40
G
116
B
178
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Accessibility
White text
5:1Pass
Black text
4.2:1Fail

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)47
a* (Green-Red)-1
b* (Blue-Yellow)-39
L* (LCh)47
C* (Chroma)39
h° (Hue)268°

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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Palette Generator

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1 locked / 4 free

Reference + opposite hue with tonal variations

Reference
#2
Complementary
#3
Complementary
#4
Complementary
#5
Split Comp +
Pairwise Contrast Ratios
1.1:1
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1.3:1
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2.4:1
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2:1

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 5015

Exact (2)

RAL 5015 SatinExact Match
SKU: RLS3-20013Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260325-35 glosssmooth
RAL 5015 High GlossExact Match
SKU: RLS8-00004Sherwin-WilliamsPowduraAAMA 260386-99 glosssmooth

Close (16)

Jollipop BlueClose Match
SKU: PFK661S9Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta90+ glosstransparent gloss
Jollipop Blue MetallicClose Match
SKU: PFK670M9Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta90+ glosstransparent metallic
NebulaClose Match
SKU: PFK719M9Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta70-80 glosscolor-flop metallic
Blue ShiftClose Match
SKU: PFK720M9Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta70-80 glosscolor-flop metallic
Bright BlueClose Match
SKU: PFK633S9Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta90+ glosssmooth
Blue Streak IIClose Match
SKU: PFK604S9Axalta Coating SystemsAlesta90+ glosssmooth
Bermuda BlueClose Match
SKU: PCNT58113PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260525-35 glosssmooth
Blue UD XMRClose Match
SKU: PCT59102PPG IndustriesEnvirocron90-100 glosssmooth
Sky BlueClose Match
SKU: PCT57220PPG IndustriesEnvirocron80-90 glosssmooth
New Blue UDClose Match
SKU: PCT59100PPG IndustriesEnvirocron90+ glosssmooth
Equipment BlueClose Match
SKU: PLS8-80R05Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura ECO80-99 glosssmooth
Equipment BlueClose Match
SKU: PLS8-C0020Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
SD TGIC-Free Equipment BlueClose Match
SKU: RLS8-C0001Sherwin-WilliamsPowdura70-85 glosssmooth
Azure BlueClose Match
SKU: 9910-5067TCI Powder CoatingsTCI50-59 glosssmooth
Ocean BlueClose Match
SKU: 9910-5054TCI Powder CoatingsTCI50-59 glosssmooth
Bahama Blue PolyClose Match
SKU: 9810-5413TCI Powder CoatingsTCI80-89 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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