RAL Classic Cobalt blue vs. Benjamin Moore Colonial Verdigris

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. RAL Classic RAL 5013 leans towards blue hues, while Benjamin Moore CW-530 is green.
RAL Classic RAL 5013 and Benjamin Moore CW-530 differ significantly in saturation. RAL Classic RAL 5013 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with RAL Classic RAL 5013 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  Cobalt blue vs. Benjamin Moore Colonial Verdigris
Technical color comparison for RAL Classic Cobalt blue and Benjamin Moore Colonial Verdigris
RAL Classic Cobalt blueBenjamin Moore Colonial Verdigris
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
215°blue96°green
Saturation
54%22%less saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
21%25%lighter
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
6.108.75looks lighter
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
20.15431.475looks lighter
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.
31.607
Temperature
CoolCool
Preview Cobalt blue and Colonial Verdigris 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 RAL Classic Cobalt blue