Light blue (No.5012) by RAL Classic is a mid-tone cyan. Hex: #3B83BD. RGB: 59, 131, 189. The nearest paint match is Dulux Blue Seduction 1 (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £10.20 per litre. Other close matches include Farrow & Ball Pea Flower Tea (ΔE 1.5) and Dulux Royal Regatta 4 (ΔE 1.7).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Seduction 1 | Dulux | 1.5 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Pea Flower Tea | Farrow & Ball | 1.5 | Near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Royal Regatta 4 | Dulux | 1.7 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| King Triton | Johnstone's | 1.8 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Blueberry Popover | Johnstone's | 2.2 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Free Dive | Dulux | 3.3 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sapphire Sky | Johnstone's | 3.4 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Ship's Harbor | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cornflower Garland | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
Blue Seduction 1
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.5
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 1.5
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Royal Regatta 4
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
King Triton
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Blueberry Popover
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Free Dive
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.3
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Sapphire Sky
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Ship's Harbor
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Cornflower Garland
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
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