Distant Blue 5023 is a blue paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #49678D, estimated LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mosaic Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #49678D · 5023
Distant Blue
13%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Distant Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#49678D
RGB73, 103, 141
Estimated LRV13.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandRAL
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Mosaic Blue
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#476387
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#43668B
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#42658A
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Blue Depths
Kilz
#496B8F
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Blue Odyssey
PPG
#4F6997
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Revel Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#4C6B8A
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Honky Tonk Blue
Hirshfield's
#446A8D
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Dashing Blue
Dutch Boy
#516582
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Admiral Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#50647F
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Old Glory
Benjamin Moore
#3A6A99
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Colors That Work With Distant Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Distant Blue
#49678D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F6C9D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Distant Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Distant 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
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Distant Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Distant Blue have?
Distant Blue by RAL has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Distant Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Distant Blue are Mosaic Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Hondy Tonk Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mosaic Blue by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Distant Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Distant Blue?
Distant Blue has a estimated lightness value of 13.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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