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Traffic blue

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Traffic blue remains a staple for RAL Classic designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#005B8C

LRV

11.46

Light Reflectance Value
11.46
dark

Traffic blue in Real Rooms

Traffic blue has a low LRV of 11.46 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

3 Misc Photos

Traffic blue shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

RAL Classic  Traffic blue RAL 5017 review

RAL Classic Traffic blue RAL 5017 review

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RAL Classic  Traffic blue RAL 5017 review

RAL Classic Traffic blue RAL 5017 review

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RAL Classic  Traffic blue RAL 5017 review

RAL Classic Traffic blue RAL 5017 review

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Color Codes

HEX#005B8C
RGB0, 91, 140
HSL201° 100% 27%
CMYK100 35 0 45
CIE LabL: 36.7 a: -3.8 b: -33.5
XYZX: 8.47 Y: 9.37 Z: 26.17