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Violet Blue

Violet Blue is a genuinely dark paint color from RAL Classic. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 20 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#485b78

LRV

10.11

Light Reflectance Value
10.11
dark

Violet Blue in Real Rooms

Violet Blue has a low LRV of 10.11 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

5 Front Door Photos

Using Violet Blue for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.

RAL Classic RAL 5000 front door color review

RAL Classic RAL 5000 front door color review

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RAL Classic Violet Blue front door paint review

RAL Classic Violet Blue front door paint review

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RAL Classic RAL 5000 front door paint

RAL Classic RAL 5000 front door paint

@waclawik_okna

RAL Classic RAL 5000 front door color review

RAL Classic RAL 5000 front door color review

@waclawik_okna

RAL 5000 front door color

RAL 5000 front door color

@waclawik_okna

7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Violet 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 5000 kitchen cabinets paint review

RAL 5000 kitchen cabinets paint review

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8 Misc Photos

These "miscellaneous" applications of Violet Blue prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

RAL 5000 painted storage

RAL 5000 painted storage

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Color Codes

HEX#485b78
RGB72, 91, 120
HSL216° 25% 38%
CMYK40 24 0 53
CIE LabL: 38.2 a: 0.7 b: -18.7
XYZX: 9.80 Y: 10.21 Z: 19.22