Gentian Blue 5010 is a blue paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #0E294B, LRV 2 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soulful Music from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #0E294B · 5010
Gentian Blue
2%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Gentian Blue Technical Profile
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Gentian Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentian Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALGentian Blue
Very similar
BehrSoulful Music
Soulful Music
Behr
Very similar
Royal Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nightfall
Valspar
Visible difference
Bold Blue
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Blazer Blue
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Newport Indigo
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
In the Navy
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Black River Falls
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Ruling Royalty
Kilz
Visible difference
Victory Blue
PPG
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentian Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentian Blue
#0E294B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2D2963
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentian Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentian 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 Gentian 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.
Gentian Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentian Blue have?
Gentian Blue by RAL has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gentian Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentian Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentian Blue are Soulful Music by Behr (a very close match), Peaceful Night by Behr (a very close match), Royal Blue by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Gentian 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 Gentian Blue?
Gentian Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 2.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gentian Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.