# RAL Classic Cobalt blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/cobalt-blue-ral-5013](https://plan-home.com/color/cobalt-blue-ral-5013)

RAL Classic Cobalt blue RAL 5013 is a deep, dark blue with a restrained, slightly muted appearance. Its low brightness gives it visual weight, so it reads as more grounded than a bright primary blue. Use this shade on cabinetry, a study wall, or exterior doors when you want a strong blue that does not dominate with excessive intensity. In bright daylight, Cobalt blue can show its clearer blue character, while lower light makes it appear closer to navy. Pair it with crisp white, pale gray, natural oak, brushed steel, or warm tan leather for contrast and texture.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Cobalt blue
- **Color code:** RAL 5013
- **HEX:** #193153
- **RGB:** 25, 49, 83
- **LRV:** 6.10%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 215° Saturation: 69.88% Value: 32.55%
- **HSL:** hsl(215, 54, 21)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 69.88 Magenta: 40.96 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 67.45
- **YIQ:** Y: 45.7 I: -25.227 Q: 5.504
- **XYZ:** X: 3.06 Y: 3.028 Z: 8.604
- **CIE Lab:** L:20.154 a:3.224 b:-23.492
- **CIE Luv:** L:20.154 u:-8.666 v:-26.604
- **Decimal:** 1651027
- **Hunter Lab:** 17.4, 0.941, -17.14

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 630-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-630-5)
- [RAL Classic Pearl night blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-night-blue-ral-5026)
- [RAL Effect RAL 630-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-630-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 590-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-590-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 630-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-630-6)
- [RAL Classic Sapphire blue](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-blue-ral-5003)
- [RAL Effect RAL 580-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-580-6)
- [RAL Classic Green blue](https://plan-home.com/color/green-blue-ral-5001)
- [RAL Effect RAL 590-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-590-m)
- [RAL Classic Night blue](https://plan-home.com/color/night-blue-ral-5022)
- [RAL Effect RAL 590-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-590-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 590-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-590-3)
- [RAL Effect RAL 620-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-620-6)
- [RAL Classic Ultramarine blue](https://plan-home.com/color/ultramarine-blue-ral-5002)
- [RAL Effect RAL 590-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-590-6)
- [RAL Classic Steel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-blue-ral-5011)
- [RAL Effect RAL 620-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-620-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 630-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-630-4)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Yellow olive](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-olive-ral-6014)
- [RAL Classic Reed green](https://plan-home.com/color/reed-green-ral-6013)
- [RAL Classic Grey beige](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-beige-ral-1019)
- [RAL Classic Olive drab](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-drab-ral-6022)
- [RAL Classic Pale brown](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-brown-ral-8025)
- [RAL Classic Olive yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-yellow-ral-1020)
- [RAL Classic Pure White](https://plan-home.com/color/pure-white-ral-9010)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.