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RAL 5014 Pigeon blue
A mid-toned, muted blue on screen. First published on this chart 23 April 2013.
This swatch is a screen approximation of the colour. Check a physical RAL fan deck or a painted sample of the actual product before you order or match anything.
| Hex (sRGB) | #6C7C98 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 108, 124, 152 |
| HSL | 218°, 18%, 51% |
| CMYK (naive) | 29, 18, 0, 40 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 51.7, 0.9, -17 |
| Relative luminance | 19.9% |
| Text contrast | white text 4.2:1, black text 5:1 |
Values are derived from the approximate hex above. CMYK is a simple conversion, not a print recipe: printers convert through their own profiles. Luminance is a screen figure, not a measured light reflectance value (LRV) from a paint data sheet.
How RAL 5014 reads
Pigeon blue is a soft, greyed mid blue with a faint lilac tone, lighter than RAL 5007 brilliant blue. It looks gentle and slightly dusty, like a pigeon's wing.
Where it turns up
It suits interiors, front doors, sheds and furniture. Greyed blues read lighter on large surfaces than on a chip, so test a large patch on the actual wall or door before buying a full tin.
Ordering RAL 5014 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 5014" and add the gloss level, the product type (wall paint, metal paint, powder, aerosol) and the surface. The same number mixed by two makers, or in two gloss levels, can look slightly different, so keep a whole job in one batch and look at a sample in daylight first. The paint counter guide covers the questions to ask.