Pigeon blue (No.5014) by RAL Classic is a mid-tone muted blue. Hex: #606E8C. RGB: 96, 110, 140. The nearest paint match is Farrow & Ball Pitch Blue (ΔE 1.2, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £25.60 per litre. Other close matches include Dulux Heritage DH Indigo (ΔE 2.3) and Johnstone's Blueberry Patch (ΔE 3.2).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch Blue | Farrow & Ball | 1.2 | Near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| DH Indigo (No.LRV 18) | Dulux Heritage | 2.3 | Near-identical | £10.40 | £1.30 |
| Blueberry Patch | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Wild Wisteria | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Grape Haze | Johnstone's | 3.8 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pale Lupin (No.3) | Little Greene | 4.2 | Very close | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Great Grape | Johnstone's | 4.4 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Plum Shade | Johnstone's | 4.7 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Navy Blue | Edward Bulmer | 4.9 | Very close | £26.40 | £4.40 |
Pitch Blue
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 1.2
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
DH Indigo
Dulux Heritage
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£10.40/L
£1.30/m2
Blueberry Patch
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Wild Wisteria
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Grape Haze
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Pale Lupin
Little Greene
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Great Grape
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Plum Shade
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Navy Blue
Edward Bulmer
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£26.40/L
£4.40/m2
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