RAL Classic Turquoise blue RAL 5018

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Code:RAL 5018
Name: Turquoise blue
Brand:RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Turquoise blue?

RAL Classic Turquoise blue RAL 5018 is a saturated blue-green with a cool, clear character and noticeable depth. Based on its #048B8C value, it sits close to the boundary between teal and cyan, reading slightly darker and more grounded than a bright aqua. Daylight brings out its clean green-blue cast, while lower light can make this shade appear deeper and more blue-leaning. Use Turquoise blue on a feature wall, painted cabinetry, or exterior details where its strong color can hold its own. It pairs especially well with warm white, pale concrete gray, charcoal, light oak, and brushed brass accents.

Turquoise blue for bedroom (2 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

RAL Classic  Turquoise blue RAL 5018 bedroom
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RAL Classic  Turquoise blue RAL 5018 wall paint
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RAL Classic RAL 5018 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)

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

RAL 5018 kitchen cabinets color review
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RAL 5018 kitchen cabinets color
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RAL Classic Turquoise blue reviews (8 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  Turquoise blue home office color
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RAL Classic  Turquoise blue wall paint
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RAL Classic  Turquoise blue door paint
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RAL Classic  Turquoise blue door color
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RAL Classic  Turquoise blue RAL 5018 wall paint
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RAL Classic  Turquoise blue RAL 5018 wall paint
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RAL Classic  Turquoise blue RAL 5018 accent wall
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RAL Classic  Turquoise blue RAL 5018 storage
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What are RAL Classic Turquoise blue undertones?

Turquoise blue is a midtone, soft deep teal. The HEX sample leans teal; 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:

#048B8C

RGB code:

4, 139, 140

Is RAL Classic Turquoise blue cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 180° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.

RAL 5018 Turquoise blue HSL code: 180, 94%, 28%

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 Turquoise blue

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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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 in 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 Turquoise blue:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

RAL 5018
Turquoise 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 Turquoise blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as RAL Classic Brown red and Coral red.

LRV of Turquoise blue

Turquoise blue has an LRV of 23.01% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 23.01%, 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

FormatCode
HEX#048B8C
RGB Decimal4, 139, 140
RGB Percent1.57%, 54.51%, 54.90%
HSVHue: 180° Saturation: 97.14% Value: 54.9%
HSLhsl(180, 94, 28)
CMYKCyan: 97.14 Magenta: 0.71 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 45.1
YIQY: 98.749 I: -80.768 Q: -28.246
XYZX: 14.014 Y: 20.383 Z: 27.999
CIE LabL:52.267 a:-30.11 b:-9.48
CIE LuvL:52.267 u:-40.092 v:-9.505
Decimal297868
Hunter Lab45.147, -23.601, -5.168

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