Night Blue 5022 is a blue paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #252850, LRV 3 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Starry Sky from Dutch Boy (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #252850 · 5022
Night Blue
3%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Night Blue Technical Profile
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Night Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Night Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALNight Blue
Very similar
Dutch BoyStarry Sky
Starry Sky
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Midnight Navy
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blackberry Harvest
Behr
Very similar
Ruling Royalty
Kilz
Visible difference
Dewberry
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Magic Night
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Newport Indigo
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Newport Indigo
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Nightfall
Valspar
Visible difference
Victory Blue
PPG
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Night Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Night Blue
#252850
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#514167
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Night Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Night 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 Night 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.
Night Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Night Blue have?
Night Blue by RAL has a warm (pink) 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 Night Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Night Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Night Blue are Starry Sky by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Midnight Navy by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Blackberry Harvest by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Night 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 Night Blue?
Night Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 2.5, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Night Blue's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.