Light Blue 5012 is a blue paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #3B83BD, estimated 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.
RAL · #3B83BD · 5012
Light Blue
21%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Light Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#3B83BD
RGB59, 131, 189
Estimated LRV20.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandRAL
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
King Triton
PPG
#3C85BE
Close digital match
Pat-a-Pep
Valspar
#3780B9
Close digital match
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
#4280B8
Close digital match
Walker Lake
Dunn-Edwards
#3D87BB
Close digital match
Endless Summer
Dutch Boy
#5287B9
Similar digital color
Skylla
Hirshfield's
#1F7CC2
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Liberty
Behr
#407DBF
Similar digital color
Soothing Sapphire
Vista Paint
#297BC1
Similar digital color
Finley Blue
Benjamin Moore
#4681A9
Similar digital color
Aspiration
Kilz
#217AB4
Similar digital color
Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams
#6487B0
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Light Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Light Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Blue are King Triton by PPG (a close digital match), Pat-a-Pep by Valspar (a close digital match), Pea Flower Tea by Farrow & Ball (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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