RAL Classic Azure blue RAL 5009
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- RAL Classic RAL 5009 on kitchen cabinets (6 photos)
- RAL Classic Azure blue reviews (3 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Azure blue undertones?
- Is Azure blue RAL 5009 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Azure blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Azure blue RAL 5009
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 5009 |
| Name: | Azure blue |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Azure blue?
RAL Classic Azure blue RAL 5009 is a deep blue with a noticeable green-teal cast, sitting closer to weathered ocean water than a pure primary blue. Its medium-dark value gives it enough weight for cabinetry, exterior doors, or a focused wall in a study or dining room. In bright daylight, the blue reads clearer and slightly cooler, while lower or warmer lighting draws out its muted, greenish depth. Pair this shade with chalky whites, pale grey, natural oak, or brushed brass to keep the palette grounded. Against black metal or dark walnut, Azure blue takes on a more graphic, architectural character.
RAL Classic RAL 5009 on kitchen cabinets (6 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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RAL Classic Azure blue reviews (3 photos)
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What are RAL Classic Azure blue undertones?
Azure blue is a deep, soft slate blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
33, 95, 120
Is RAL Classic Azure blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 197° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.
RAL 5009 Azure blue HSL code: 197, 57%, 30%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Azure blue
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Azure blue:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
RAL 5009
Azure blue
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Azure blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 17, such as RAL Classic Grey beige and Pale brown.
LRV of Azure blue
Azure blue has an LRV of 11.9% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 11.9%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #215F78 |
| RGB Decimal | 33, 95, 120 |
| RGB Percent | 12.94%, 37.25%, 47.06% |
| HSV | Hue: 197° Saturation: 72.5% Value: 47.06% |
| HSL | hsl(197, 57, 30) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 72.5 Magenta: 20.83 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 52.94 |
| YIQ | Y: 79.312 I: -44.979 Q: -5.335 |
| XYZ | X: 8.108 Y: 9.863 Z: 19.241 |
| CIE Lab | L:37.595 a:-10.91 b:-19.826 |
| CIE Luv | L:37.595 u:-22.544 v:-25.953 |
| Decimal | 2187128 |
| Hunter Lab | 31.405, -8.875, -14.341 |
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