Traffic Blue 5017 is a blue paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #063971, estimated 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.
RAL · #063971 · 5017
Traffic Blue
4%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Traffic Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#063971
RGB6, 57, 113
Estimated LRV4.2
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandRAL
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Colors That Work With Traffic Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Traffic Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.