RAL Classic Gentian blue RAL 5010
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- RAL Classic Gentian blue reviews (6 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Gentian blue undertones?
- Is Gentian blue RAL 5010 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Gentian blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Gentian blue RAL 5010
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 5010 |
| Name: | Gentian blue |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Gentian blue?
RAL Classic Gentian blue RAL 5010 is a deep, saturated blue with a distinctly cool cast and a subtle blue-green edge. Its #004F7C value gives it enough darkness for cabinetry, doors, or exterior details, while still reading clearly as blue rather than navy. In bright daylight, this shade appears crisp and clean; lower light brings out its richer, inkier depth. Gentian blue pairs well with soft white, cool gray, pale concrete, and light oak, which keep its intensity from feeling heavy. Use it as a feature wall in a modern study or on kitchen cabinets where a strong, graphic color is wanted.
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LRV of Gentian blue
Gentian blue has an LRV of 9.31% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 9.31%, 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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #004F7C |
| RGB Decimal | 0, 79, 124 |
| RGB Percent | 0.00%, 30.98%, 48.63% |
| HSV | Hue: 202° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 48.63% |
| HSL | hsl(202, 100, 24) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 100.0 Magenta: 36.29 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 51.37 |
| YIQ | Y: 60.509 I: -61.537 Q: -2.707 |
| XYZ | X: 6.432 Y: 7.046 Z: 20.084 |
| CIE Lab | L:31.912 a:-2.76 b:-31.242 |
| CIE Luv | L:31.912 u:-20.153 v:-41.671 |
| Decimal | 20348 |
| Hunter Lab | 26.545, -3.199, -26.279 |
