Azure blue
We've categorized Azure blue as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 9 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#215F78
LRV
11.90
Azure blue in Real Rooms
Azure blue has a low LRV of 11.9 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Azure blue brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.
RAL Classic 5009 kitchen cabinets color review
@kuhnitetris
2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Azure blue prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
RAL Classic 5009 painted furniture paint review
@roomwood
RAL Classic Azure blue 5009 furniture
@progettazionearredo
1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Azure blue makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
RAL Classic 5009 front door color review
@ld.decor._lejuez
Similar Colors
Pearl gentian blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 31 vs 12, Grey beige is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (12 vs 7) makes Azure blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Azure blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (12 vs 8) makes Azure blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 28 vs 12, Pearl gold is decisively the brighter choice.