Pearl Gentian Blue 5025 is a blue paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #2A6478, estimated LRV 11 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is San Gabriel Blue from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #2A6478 · 5025
Pearl Gentian Blue
11%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pearl Gentian Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#2A6478
RGB42, 100, 120
Estimated LRV11.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandRAL
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Colors That Work With Pearl Gentian Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pearl Gentian Blue
#2A6478
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4C5B89
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pearl Gentian Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pearl 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
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Pearl Gentian Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pearl Gentian Blue have?
Pearl Gentian Blue by RAL has a cool (blue) 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 Pearl Gentian Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pearl Gentian Blue are San Gabriel Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Nostalgic Evening by Behr (a close digital match), Bainbridge Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pearl 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 Pearl Gentian Blue?
Pearl Gentian Blue has a estimated lightness value of 11.0, 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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