What is the HEX code for RAL Classic Water blue?

The hexadecimal color code for RAL Classic Water blue undertone is #007577 .

What is the RGB code of RAL Classic Water blue?

RGB code is 0, 117, 119 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is RAL Classic Water blue RAL 5021 cool or warm?

RAL Classic RAL 5021 Water blue is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are RAL Classic Water blue undertones?

Blue is RAL Classic Water blue undertone color.

Code:	RAL 5021
Name:	Water blue
Brand:	RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Water blue?

Let’s dive into a full Water blue paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 5021. 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.

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What are RAL Classic Water blue undertones?

The undertone of Water blue can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#007577

RGB code:

0, 117, 119

Is RAL Classic Water blue RAL 5021 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 181° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RAL 5021 Water blue HSL code: 181, 100%, 23%

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.

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Water 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 (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 Water 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

RAL 5021
Water blue

RAL 5018
Turquoise blue

Darker shades

RAL 5021
Water blue

RAL 5020
Ocean blue

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 Water blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 1, such as RAL Classic Tomato red and Salmon orange.

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color equivalents

LRV of Water blue

Water blue has an LRV of 15.94% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why 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 15.94%, 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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Format	Code
HEX	#007577
RGB Decimal	0, 117, 119
RGB Percent	0.00%, 45.88%, 46.67%
HSV	Hue: 181° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 46.67%
HSL	hsl(181, 100, 23)
CMYK	Cyan: 100.0 Magenta: 1.68 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 53.33
YIQ	Y: 82.245 I: -70.363 Q: -24.127
XYZ	X: 9.689 Y: 14.053 Z: 19.65
CIE Lab	L:44.309 a:-26.381 b:-9.04
CIE Luv	L:44.309 u:-34.067 v:-9.052
Decimal	30071
Hunter Lab	37.488, -19.467, -4.836