Saphire Blue 5003 is a blue paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #1D1E33, LRV 1 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ruling Royalty from Kilz (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1D1E33 · 5003
Saphire Blue
1%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Saphire Blue Technical Profile
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Saphire Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Saphire Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALSaphire Blue
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KilzRuling Royalty
Ruling Royalty
Kilz
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Starry Sky
Dutch Boy
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Dark Burgundy Wine
Behr
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Old Navy
Benjamin Moore
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Nightfall
Valspar
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Old Mill
Dunn-Edwards
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Anchors Aweigh
Sherwin-Williams
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Victory Blue
PPG
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Royal Treatment
Vista Paint
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Plum Island
Hirshfield's
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Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saphire Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saphire Blue
#1D1E33
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#40344F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saphire Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saphire 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 Saphire 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.
Saphire Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saphire Blue have?
Saphire Blue by RAL has a cool (violet) 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 Saphire Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saphire Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saphire Blue are Ruling Royalty by Kilz (a close match), Starry Sky by Dutch Boy (a close match), Gracious Grape by Dutch Boy (a close match) — the best options for getting Saphire 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 Saphire Blue?
Saphire Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 1.4, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Saphire Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.