Behr Indigo Ink vs. RAL Classic Cobalt blue

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. The hues of the colors are quite similar.
RAL Classic RAL 5013 is more saturated than Indigo Ink
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Behr HDC-CL-26A radiating a lighter essence compared to RAL 5013.

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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Behr Indigo Ink vs. RAL Classic  Cobalt blue
Technical color comparison for Behr Indigo Ink and RAL Classic Cobalt blue
Behr Indigo InkRAL Classic Cobalt blue
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
221°blue215°blue
Saturation
17%54%more saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
28%21%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
6.076.10looks lighter
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
28.33820.154looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
9.076
Temperature
CoolCool
Preview Indigo Ink and Cobalt blue side by side in different rooms

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.

Color comparisons featuring Behr Indigo Ink