Ref. #252850 · 5022
Night Blue
3%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Night Blue Technical Profile
What color is Night Blue? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #252850. Night Blue has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 3, Night Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Night Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Czech Flag Blue
MPC
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
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Night Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Czech Flag Blue by MPC (#312C4F), Midnight Navy by Benjamin Moore (#343457), Very Blue by MPC (#313558). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Night Blue?
Night Blue has an LRV of 2.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Night Blue
Related Reading
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.