Traffic Blue 5017 is a blue paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #063971, LRV 4 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Royal from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #063971 · 5017
Traffic Blue
4%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Traffic Blue Technical Profile
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Traffic Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Traffic Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALTraffic Blue
Very similar
BehrDeep Royal
Deep Royal
Behr
Very similar
Delft Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Florida Waters
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Honorable Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Encore
Valspar
Very similar
Florida Waters
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Emboldened Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Indigo
Kilz
Visible difference
Hacienda Talavera
PPG
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Traffic Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Traffic Blue
#063971
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#292783
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Traffic Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Traffic 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 Traffic 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.
Traffic Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Traffic Blue have?
Traffic 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 Traffic Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Traffic Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Traffic Blue are Deep Royal by Behr (a very close match), Delft Blue by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Nocturnal Sea by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Traffic 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 Traffic Blue?
Traffic Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.2, 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 Traffic Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.