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Distant blue

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Distant blue remains a staple for RAL Classic designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#41698C

LRV

16.13

Light Reflectance Value
16.13
dark

Distant blue in Real Rooms

Distant blue has a low LRV of 16.13 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Distant blue on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

RAL Classic  Distant blue RAL 5023 kitchen cabinets

RAL Classic Distant blue RAL 5023 kitchen cabinets

@mebelkaterina

RAL Classic  Distant blue RAL 5023 kitchen cabinets

RAL Classic Distant blue RAL 5023 kitchen cabinets

@mebelkaterina

1 House Photo

When choosing Distant blue for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

RAL Classic  Distant blue RAL 5023 exterior

RAL Classic Distant blue RAL 5023 exterior

@roque_pintures

4 Misc Photos

In laundry rooms, Distant blue adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

RAL Classic  Distant blue RAL 5023 wall paint

RAL Classic Distant blue RAL 5023 wall paint

@mara_celani

RAL Classic  Distant blue RAL 5023 door

RAL Classic Distant blue RAL 5023 door

@etalondver.ru

RAL Classic  Distant blue RAL 5023 cabinets

RAL Classic Distant blue RAL 5023 cabinets

@studio.viernulvier

RAL Classic  Distant blue RAL 5023 cabinets

RAL Classic Distant blue RAL 5023 cabinets

@studio.viernulvier

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Color Codes

HEX#41698C
RGB65, 105, 140
HSL208° 37% 40%
CMYK54 25 0 45
CIE LabL: 42.9 a: -3.5 b: -23.6
XYZX: 11.96 Y: 13.12 Z: 26.71