BLUES

Phthalo Blue

#000F89

RGB 0, 15, 137 · HSL 233°, 100%, 27% · CMYK 100, 89, 0, 46

Phthalo Blue is #000F89 in HEX — rgb(0, 15, 137), hsl(233°, 100%, 27%), cmyk(100%, 89%, 0%, 46%).

Phthalo Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 233°, 100%, 27%. 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#000F89

RGB0, 15, 137

HSL233°, 100%, 27%

HSV233°, 100%, 54%

CMYK100, 89, 0, 46

Decimal3977

CSS RGBrgb(0, 15, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(233, 100%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tanzanite P530-7

ΔE 14.5 · #1A32B6

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 32.7 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 36.9 · #1E2D6E

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 40.7 · #1F4992

Vista Paint

Evening Magic K-96

ΔE 42.1 · #343C79

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 44 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 44.2 · #324A8B

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 44.5 · #445397

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 45.1 · #4D4985

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 45.3 · #494D8B

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 50.4 · #604C7F

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 50.5 · #484E83

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 51.1 · #514C7E

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 52.2 · #776BAB

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 57.6 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 68.1 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

#000F89

#8A7A00

Analogous

#00558A

#000F89

#35008A

Triadic

#000F89

#8A0010

#108A00

Split-Complementary

#000F89

#8A3500

#558A00

Tetradic

#000F89

#8A0055

#8A7A00

#008A35

Monochromatic

#00031A

#00073D

#000F89

#0019D6

#243DFF

Rectangle

#000F89

#7A008A

#8A7A00

#108A00

Compound

#000F89

#35008A

#8A7A00

#558A00

Variations

Lighter

#0019D4

#3047EE

#909BEB

Darker

#000D6E

#00094C

#00052C

Saturation

#30355A

#00108A

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

14.69:1

AAA

vs Black

1.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#000F89

#002C89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#000F89

#0D0D81

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#000F89

#003B26

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Phthalo Blue 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

#3F3882

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#000F89

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D3DA6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7E8EE

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.

#695E0C

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: #000F89;

CSS — background

background-color: #000F89;

CSS Variable

--color-phthalo-blue: #000F89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'phthalo-blue': '#000F89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#000F89] text-[#000F89]

SCSS

$phthalo-blue: #000F89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #000F89?

#000F89 is Phthalo Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #000F89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Phthalo Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Phthalo Blue?

Phthalo Blue 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 Phthalo Blue?

You can download Phthalo Blue 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 Phthalo Blue?

The hex code is #000F89. In RGB it's 0, 15, 137, and in HSL it's 233°, 100%, 27%.

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