# RAL Classic Turquoise blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/turquoise-blue-ral-5018](https://plan-home.com/color/turquoise-blue-ral-5018)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Turquoise blue
- **Color code:** RAL 5018
- **HEX:** #048B8C
- **RGB:** 4, 139, 140
- **LRV:** 23.01%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue, Green
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 180° Saturation: 97.14% Value: 54.9%
- **HSL:** hsl(180, 94, 28)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 97.14 Magenta: 0.71 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 45.1
- **YIQ:** Y: 98.749 I: -80.768 Q: -28.246
- **XYZ:** X: 14.014 Y: 20.383 Z: 27.999
- **CIE Lab:** L:52.267 a:-30.11 b:-9.48
- **CIE Luv:** L:52.267 u:-40.092 v:-9.505
- **Decimal:** 297868
- **Hunter Lab:** 45.147, -23.601, -5.168

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 710-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-710-3)
- [Tikkurila L366](https://plan-home.com/color/l366)
- [RAL Effect RAL 720-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-720-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 690-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-690-3)
- [RAL Classic Mint turquoise](https://plan-home.com/color/mint-turquoise-ral-6033)
- [RAL Effect RAL 730-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-730-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 720-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-720-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 720-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-720-6)
- [RAL Classic Water blue](https://plan-home.com/color/water-blue-ral-5021)
- [RAL Effect RAL 710-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-710-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 690-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-690-2)
- [RAL Effect RAL 740-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-740-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 680-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-680-2)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Blue green](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-green-ral-6004)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Brown red](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-red-ral-3011)
- [RAL Classic Coral red](https://plan-home.com/color/coral-red-ral-3016)
- [RAL Classic Pearl pink](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-pink-ral-3033)
- [RAL Classic Salmon pink](https://plan-home.com/color/salmon-pink-ral-3022)
- [RAL Classic Pearl orange](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-orange-ral-2013)
- [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)

## 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.