RAL Classic Violet Blue RAL 5000

Code:RAL 5000
Name:Violet Blue
Brand:RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Violet Blue?

Let’s dive into a full Violet Blue paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 5000. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

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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Navy blue kitchen cabinet RAL5000 Violet blue
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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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Painted blue heating radiator RAL Classic 5000
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Dark blue door RAL5000 with glass details
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Navy blue door with moldings RAL5000 Violet blue
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Dark blue painted walls RAL5000 Violet Blue Violettblau
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Blue dresser paint detail RAL5000
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Dark blue chest RAL 5000
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What are RAL Classic Violet Blue undertones?

Violet Blue has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#485B78

RGB code:

72, 91, 120

Is RAL Classic Violet Blue RAL 5000 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (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 Violet 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.

Lighter shades

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Violet 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 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 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 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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HEX#485b78Copy color code
RGB Decimal72, 91, 120Copy color code
RGB Percent28.24%, 35.69%, 47.06%Copy color code
HSVHue: 216° Saturation: 40.0% Value: 47.06%Copy color code
HSLhsl(216, 25, 38)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 40.0 Magenta: 24.17 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 52.94Copy color code
YIQY: 88.625 I: -20.641 Q: 5.006Copy color code
XYZX: 9.802 Y: 10.215 Z: 19.219Copy color code
CIE LabL:38.226 a:0.744 b:-18.697Copy color code
CIE LuvL:38.226 u:-10.025 v:-25.714Copy color code
Decimal4742008Copy color code
Hunter Lab31.962, -1.188, -13.28Copy color code
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