BLUES

Bluealicious

#0000DD

RGB 0, 0, 221 · HSL 240°, 100%, 43% · CMYK 100, 100, 0, 13

Bluealicious is #0000DD in HEX — rgb(0, 0, 221), hsl(240°, 100%, 43%), cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 13%).

Bluealicious pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 240°, 100%, 43%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#0000DD

RGB0, 0, 221

HSL240°, 100%, 43%

HSV240°, 100%, 87%

CMYK100, 100, 0, 13

Decimal221

CSS RGBrgb(0, 0, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 100%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Canyon Iris P540-7

ΔE 30.5 · #2A3DD6

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 71 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 78.3 · #1F4992

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 78.3 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 80.2 · #50498A

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 81.1 · #445397

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 82.4 · #324A8B

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 82.6 · #845998

Dulux

Purple Geisha SB8G7

ΔE 83.1 · #54518F

Benjamin Moore

Scandinavian 2068-30

ΔE 83.1 · #4F4F8D

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 85.1 · #776BAB

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 86.5 · #815A92

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 88.1 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 89.4 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 91.3 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 104.3 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#0000DD

#DBDB00

Analogous

#006EDB

#0000DD

#6E00DB

Triadic

#0000DD

#DB0000

#00DB00

Split-Complementary

#0000DD

#DB6E00

#6EDB00

Tetradic

#0000DD

#DB006E

#DBDB00

#00DB6E

Monochromatic

#000042

#00008F

#0000DD

#2929FF

#7575FF

Rectangle

#0000DD

#DB00DB

#DBDB00

#00DB00

Compound

#0000DD

#6E00DB

#DBDB00

#6EDB00

Variations

Lighter

#1616FF

#5E5EF2

#A9A9F0

Darker

#0000AF

#000079

#000046

Saturation

#4D4D8F

#0000DB

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.27:1

AAA

vs Black

2.04:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#0000DD

#0048DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0000DD

#0000D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0000DD

#005F3B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bluealicious lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#3F2DC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#0000DD

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#2D32E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E7E7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A8A813

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #0000DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #0000DD;

CSS Variable

--color-bluealicious: #0000DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bluealicious': '#0000DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0000DD] text-[#0000DD]

SCSS

$bluealicious: #0000DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0000DD?

#0000DD is Bluealicious, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0000DD warm or cool?

Bluealicious reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bluealicious?

Bluealicious works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Bluealicious?

Bluealicious pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bluealicious?

You can download Bluealicious on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Bluealicious?

The hex code is #0000DD. In RGB it's 0, 0, 221, and in HSL it's 240°, 100%, 43%.

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