NCS S 1505-R20B vs. RAL Classic Pigeon blue

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. NCS S 1505-R20B leans towards red hues, while RAL Classic RAL 5014 is blue.
RAL Classic RAL 5014 is more saturated than S 1505-R20B
They differ in their values, NCS S 1505-R20B radiating a lighter essence compared to RAL 5014.

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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NCS S 1505-R20B vs. RAL Classic Pigeon blue
Technical color comparison for NCS S 1505-R20B and RAL Classic Pigeon blue
NCS S 1505-R20BRAL Classic Pigeon blue
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
342°red209°blue
Saturation
13%20%more saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
85%49%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
-21.54
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
85.41151.292looks 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.
31.358
Temperature
WarmCool
Preview S 1505-R20B and Pigeon 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 NCS S 1505-R20B