RAL Classic Azure blue vs. Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. Both colors belong to the blue hue family, although their hue angles differ.
RAL Classic RAL 5009 and Sherwin Williams SW 7602 differ significantly in saturation. RAL Classic RAL 5009 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with RAL Classic RAL 5009 being darker.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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RAL Classic Azure blue vs. Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik

Technical color comparison for RAL Classic Azure blue and Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik
RAL Classic Azure blue	Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
197°blue	211°blue
Saturation
57%	23%less saturated
Lightness?
30%	32%lighter
LRV?
11.90	7.62looks darker
CIE L?
37.596	33.269looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
9.593
Temperature
Cool	Cool

Preview Azure blue and Indigo Batik side by side in different rooms

RAL 5009 Azure blue

RAL Classic

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SW 7602Indigo Batik

Sherwin Williams

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.