Light Blue 5012 is a blue paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #3B83BD, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is King Triton from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3B83BD · 5012
Light Blue
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Light Blue Technical Profile
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Light Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALLight Blue
Nearly identical
PPGKing Triton
King Triton
PPG
Nearly identical
Pat-a-Pep
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Walker Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Endless Summer
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Skylla
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Liberty
Behr
Very similar
Soothing Sapphire
Vista Paint
Very similar
Finley Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aspiration
Kilz
Very similar
Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Blue
#3B83BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7478B7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light 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 Light 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.
Light Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Blue have?
Light Blue by RAL has a neutral 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 Light Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Blue are King Triton by PPG (a near-identical match), Pat-a-Pep by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pea Flower Tea by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light 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 Light Blue?
Light Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.8, 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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Why Light Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.