RAL Classic Black blue RAL 5004

Code:RAL 5004
Name: Black blue
Brand:RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Black blue?

Let’s dive into a full Black blue paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 5004. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

RAL Classic RAL 5004 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

RAL Classic  Black blue kitchen cabinets color
@lma.paris

Black blue for exterior (4 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

RAL 5004 front door paint
@schildersbedrijfkromme
RAL 5004 exterior color
@rijckx_schilderwerken
RAL Classic  Black blue front door color
@pvh_schilderwerk
Black blue RAL 5004 entrance door
@interideurtje

RAL Classic Black blue reviews (4 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

RAL Classic  Black blue painted storage
@lufufurniture
Black blue RAL 5004 painted panelling
@pascoeinteriors
Black blue RAL 5004 painted closets
@dsign0318
Black blue RAL 5004 painted cabinets
@ramona_amodeo

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What are RAL Classic Black blue undertones?

Black blue has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#191E28

RGB code:

25, 30, 40

Is RAL Classic Black blue RAL 5004 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 220°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

RAL 5004 Black blue HSL code: 220, 23%, 13%

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 Black 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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Black blue:

Complementary color scheme

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 Black blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 40, such as RAL Classic Beige grey and Pearl beige.

LRV of Black blue

Black blue has an LRV of 4.62% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 4.62%, 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

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FormatCode
HEX#191E28Copy color code
RGB Decimal25, 30, 40Copy color code
RGB Percent9.80%, 11.76%, 15.69%Copy color code
HSVHue: 220° Saturation: 37.5% Value: 15.69%Copy color code
HSLhsl(220, 23, 13)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 37.5 Magenta: 25.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 84.31Copy color code
YIQY: 29.645 I: -6.193 Q: 2.054Copy color code
XYZX: 1.248 Y: 1.288 Z: 2.19Copy color code
CIE LabL:11.194 a:0.745 b:-7.503Copy color code
CIE LuvL:11.194 u:-2.026 v:-5.987Copy color code
Decimal1646120Copy color code
Hunter Lab11.351, -0.237, -3.493Copy color code
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