Air Force Blue (RAF)
#5D8AA8  ·  hsl(204, 30.12%, 51.18%)
Tints & Shades
#17232A
#243744
#324C5D
#406177
#4E7690
#5D8AA8
#759CB5
#8EADC2
#A6BFCF
#BED0DC
#D7E2E9
Color Values
Hex #5D8AA8
RGB 93, 138, 168
HSL hsl(204, 30.12%, 51.18%)
CMYK 45%, 18%, 0%, 34%
CSS Variable
--color-air-force-blue-raf: #5D8AA8;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
3.71:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
5.67:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
About this color

Air Force Blue (RAF) — The second Air Force Blue entry on this list, Air Force Blue (RAF) refers to the shade of blue used by the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force. As compared to the USAF Air Force Blue, the RAF Air Force Blue is a much more muted shade that veers into the gray category, perfect for a striking accent wall.

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Preview how Air Force Blue (RAF) looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Pure Katan / Banarsi Silk  +  ☀️ Daylight
✨ Multi-Piece Styling

Pair Air Force Blue (RAF) as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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Simulate how Air Force Blue (RAF) reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.

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High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
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Complexion Resonance

Test how Air Force Blue (RAF) harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

96 / 100
Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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Explore hand-crafted bridal lehengas, formal suits, pishwas, and coordinates featuring Air Force Blue (RAF) and harmonious palette tones from our catalog.

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Bring Air Force Blue (RAF) to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in Air Force Blue (RAF) (#5D8AA8) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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