RAL Classic Violet Blue RAL 5000
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| Code: | RAL 5000 |
| Name: | Violet Blue |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Violet Blue?
RAL Classic Violet Blue RAL 5000 is a muted, medium-dark blue with a noticeable grey cast that keeps it grounded rather than bright. Its #485b78 value reads cool and slightly slate-like, especially in north-facing rooms or low daylight. On a study wall, built-in cabinet, or front door, Violet Blue gives a composed block of color without the sharpness of a more saturated navy. Pair it with soft white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or warm grey stone to highlight its restrained blue character. In stronger daylight, this shade appears cleaner and bluer, while evening lighting draws out its deeper, smokier side.
RAL Classic RAL 5000 on kitchen cabinets (7 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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Violet Blue for exterior (5 photos)
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 Violet 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.
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What are RAL Classic Violet Blue undertones?
Violet Blue is a deep, muted 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:
72, 91, 120
Is RAL Classic Violet Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 216°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
RAL 5000 Violet Blue HSL code: 216, 25%, 38%
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 Violet 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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Violet 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.
Lighter shades
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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 Violet Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 36, such as RAL Classic Beige grey and Pearl beige.
LRV of Violet Blue
Violet Blue has an LRV of 10.11% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 10.11%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #485b78 |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 91, 120 |
| RGB Percent | 28.24%, 35.69%, 47.06% |
| HSV | Hue: 216° Saturation: 40.0% Value: 47.06% |
| HSL | hsl(216, 25, 38) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 40.0 Magenta: 24.17 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 52.94 |
| YIQ | Y: 88.625 I: -20.641 Q: 5.006 |
| XYZ | X: 9.802 Y: 10.215 Z: 19.219 |
| CIE Lab | L:38.226 a:0.744 b:-18.697 |
| CIE Luv | L:38.226 u:-10.025 v:-25.714 |
| Decimal | 4742008 |
| Hunter Lab | 31.962, -1.188, -13.28 |
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