Ref. #102C54 · 5026
Pearl Night Blue
3%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Pearl Night Blue Technical Profile
What color is Pearl Night Blue? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #102C54. Colors similar to Pearl Night Blue include MPC Dark Colonial Blue, Behr Soulful Music, Behr Peaceful Night. Pearl Night Blue has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 3, Pearl 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 Pearl Night Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Dark Colonial Blue
MPC
Nearly identical
Soulful Music
Behr
Very similar
Royal Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bold Blue
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Nightfall
Valspar
Visible difference
Blazer Blue
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Newport Indigo
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Dress Blues
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pearl Night Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pearl Night Blue
#102C54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#322D6A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pearl Night Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pearl 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 Pearl 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.
Pearl Night Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pearl Night Blue have?
Pearl Night Blue by RAL has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Pearl Night Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Dark Colonial Blue by MPC (#1B3056), Soulful Music by Behr (#1D315D), Peaceful Night by Behr (#1D355C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pearl Night Blue?
Pearl Night Blue has an LRV of 2.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Pearl 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 Pearl Night Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.