Ref. #025669 · 5009
Azure Blue
8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Azure Blue Technical Profile
What color is Azure Blue? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #025669. Colors similar to Azure Blue include Sherwin-Williams Connor's Lakefront, Sherwin-Williams Oceanside, Valspar Deep Atlantic. Azure Blue has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Azure Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Azure Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Azure Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Azure Blue
#025669
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#213E7D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Azure Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Azure Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Azure Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Azure Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Azure Blue have?
Azure Blue by RAL has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Azure Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Connor's Lakefront by Sherwin-Williams (#175A6C), Oceanside by Sherwin-Williams (#015A6B), Deep Atlantic by Valspar (#015D72). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Azure Blue?
Azure Blue has an LRV of 7.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Azure Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.