# RAL Classic Gentian blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/gentian-blue-ral-5010](https://plan-home.com/color/gentian-blue-ral-5010)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Gentian blue
- **Color code:** RAL 5010
- **HEX:** #004F7C
- **RGB:** 0, 79, 124
- **LRV:** 9.31%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 640-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-640-6)
- [RAL Classic Signal blue](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-blue-ral-5005)
- [RAL Effect RAL 640-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-640-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 640-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-640-m)
- [RAL Classic Traffic blue](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-blue-ral-5017)
- [RAL Effect RAL 650-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-650-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 640-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-640-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 630-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-630-3)
- [RAL Effect RAL 630-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-630-4)
- [RAL Classic Capri blue](https://plan-home.com/color/capri-blue-ral-5019)
- [RAL Effect RAL 650-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-650-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 650-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-650-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 680-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-680-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 590-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-590-6)
- [Tikkurila N434](https://plan-home.com/color/n434)
- [Tikkurila N431](https://plan-home.com/color/n431)
- [RAL Classic Brillant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/brillant-blue-ral-5007)
- [RAL Classic Azure blue](https://plan-home.com/color/azure-blue-ral-5009)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Light blue](https://plan-home.com/color/light-blue-ral-5012)
- [RAL Classic Capri blue](https://plan-home.com/color/capri-blue-ral-5019)
- [RAL Classic Sky blue](https://plan-home.com/color/sky-blue-ral-5015)
- [RAL Classic Traffic blue](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-blue-ral-5017)
- [RAL Classic Signal blue](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-blue-ral-5005)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Green blue](https://plan-home.com/color/green-blue-ral-5001)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Tomato red](https://plan-home.com/color/tomato-red-ral-3013)
- [RAL Classic Salmon orange](https://plan-home.com/color/salmon-orange-ral-2012)
- [RAL Classic Signal orange](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-orange-ral-2010)
- [RAL Classic Flame red](https://plan-home.com/color/flame-red-ral-3000)
- [RAL Classic Vermilion](https://plan-home.com/color/vermilion-ral-2002)
- [RAL Classic Red orange](https://plan-home.com/color/red-orange-ral-2001)
- [RAL Classic Pastel yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-yellow-ral-1034)

## 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.