Cobalt blue
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Cobalt blue (RAL 5013) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#193153
LRV
6.10
Cobalt blue in Real Rooms
Cobalt blue has a low LRV of 6.1 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Cobalt blue earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Cobalt blue kitchen cabinets paint review
@kevinrobinsspraying
RAL 5013 kitchen cabinets paint review
@kevinrobinsspraying
RAL 5013 kitchen cabinets color
@kevinrobinsspraying
RAL 5013 kitchen cabinets color review
@kevinrobinsspraying
3 Front Door Photos
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Cobalt blue rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
Cobalt blue front door color
@altrupagebespokespraypainting
Cobalt blue front door
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RAL 5013 front door paint review
@okohaus.co.uk
3 Misc Photos
See how Cobalt blue is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
RAL 5013 container color
@bellcontainers
RAL Classic Cobalt blue RAL 5013 garage door
@brueckler_metall_zaunbau
RAL Classic Cobalt blue RAL 5013 door
@reno_with_the_georges
