RAL 5014 Pigeon Blue Paint

Use standard RAL 5014 Pigeon Blue when the goal is general coordination and exact side-by-side equivalence is not required.

• Standard is typically sufficient for: cross-material coordination where sheen/texture already differ, small field touch-ups, and low-criticality repairs.
• Send a sample or request a custom/OEM match when: you must match an existing part exactly, the surface is high-visibility or a large repaint, inspection criteria are strict, or an OEM powder code (resin, gloss, texture) is specified.

Why: A RAL code defines a color target, not the coating process. Powder vs liquid, gloss level, and texture can make two coatings both labeled "RAL 5014" look different.

How to proceed for critical matches: submit a physical part/panel (preferably 2×2 in/50×50 mm or larger, unfaded area), or provide the exact OEM powder code, resin chemistry, target gloss (60 degrees GU), and texture. Request a lab match and approval panel before releasing production, and state the inspection lighting and acceptance method on the PO.

Yes-lighting spectrum affects how RAL 5014 Pigeon Blue is perceived (metamerism). It may read slightly greener or bluer under different lamps.

• Define acceptance lighting: specify the light source for inspection (e.g., D65 light booth, your 4000K LED line lighting, or another standard).
• Control what is compared: accept to an approved master panel or retained sample, not just the code. Inspect master and production parts under the same light.
• If parts will be seen in multiple environments, verify under at least two sources (e.g., D65 and TL84/4000K LED) before release.
• For touch-up, evaluate on the installed part under actual service lighting and typical viewing distance.

Tip: Include the inspection light source and gloss target in your PO to prevent disputes (e.g., "Accept to RAL 5014 master panel under D65, 60 degrees gloss 30-40 GU").

RAL 5014 Pigeon Blue is a mid/dark blue; plan for enough build to hide and achieve uniform appearance.

• Substrate and primer: use a medium-gray primer to minimize coat count. Over dark or variable substrates, primer is strongly recommended.
• Typical finishing: expect 2 coats for uniformity over a suitable gray primer; 2-3 coats may be needed over black, patched, or textured surfaces.
• Aerosol touch-up: apply multiple light passes with proper flash times; blend edges. Do not expect a single heavy coat to disappear on textured powder-coated panels.
• Liquid spray: follow the product TDS for film build and recoat windows. If one-coat hiding is mandatory, specify a high-opacity primer and verify on a test panel.
• Powder-to-liquid coordination: align gloss (e.g., 30/60/85 GU) and texture where possible; color can appear off if sheen/texture differ even when the code is the same.

Always confirm on a small test panel for hiding, gloss, and visual harmony before committing to production or large-area repaint.

Yes, our spray paint, paint pens and touch up bottles are ideal for touching up parts of all kinds, including powder coatings. However, keep in mind that our version of RAL5014 Pigeon Blue is based on the color swatch contained in the official RAL color book. The color and sheen of your specific production parts may be different. If you need a touch up application, we can create a touch up solution precisely matching your specific parts.

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MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to RAL5014 Pigeon Blue enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray can will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

While we can provide RAL5014 Pigeon Blue in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.

Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.