RAL Classic Light blue RAL 5012
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- RAL Classic RAL 5012 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Light blue for exterior (1 photo)
- RAL Classic Light blue reviews (6 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Light blue undertones?
- Is Light blue RAL 5012 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Light blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Light blue RAL 5012
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 5012 |
| Name: | Light blue |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Light blue?
RAL Classic Light blue RAL 5012 is a clear, cool blue with a noticeable cyan cast and a crisp, medium-bright presence. Its #0089B6 value gives it enough saturation to read confidently on a wall or door without becoming overly dark. In daylight, Light blue appears clean and energetic, while lower light can make it look deeper and slightly more blue-green. It suits utility rooms, kitchens, children’s spaces, contemporary bathrooms, and exterior details where a fresh hit of color is welcome. Pair this shade with clean white, pale gray, charcoal, light wood, or brushed metal for a straightforward, modern contrast.
RAL Classic RAL 5012 on kitchen cabinets (3 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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Light blue for exterior
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.
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RAL Classic Light blue reviews (6 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.
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What are RAL Classic Light blue undertones?
Light blue is a midtone, 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:
0, 137, 182
Is RAL Classic Light blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 195° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
RAL 5012 Light blue HSL code: 195, 100%, 36%
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 Light 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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Light 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.
Darker shades
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 Light blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 15, such as RAL Classic Tomato red and Salmon orange.
LRV of Light blue
Light blue has an LRV of 23.21% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 23.21%, 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.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #0089B6 |
| RGB Decimal | 0, 137, 182 |
| RGB Percent | 0.00%, 53.73%, 71.37% |
| HSV | Hue: 195° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 71.37% |
| HSL | hsl(195, 100, 36) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 100.0 Magenta: 24.73 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 28.63 |
| YIQ | Y: 101.167 I: -96.099 Q: -14.977 |
| XYZ | X: 17.385 Y: 21.266 Z: 47.432 |
| CIE Lab | L:53.24 a:-14.623 b:-32.233 |
| CIE Luv | L:53.24 u:-36.38 v:-47.403 |
| Decimal | 35254 |
| Hunter Lab | 46.115, -13.409, -28.702 |
