BLUES

Extravehicular Activity

#0011AA

RGB 0, 17, 170 · HSL 234°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 100, 90, 0, 33

Extravehicular Activity is #0011AA in HEX — rgb(0, 17, 170), hsl(234°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(100%, 90%, 0%, 33%).

Extravehicular Activity pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 234°, 100%, 33%. 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#0011AA

RGB0, 17, 170

HSL234°, 100%, 33%

HSV234°, 100%, 67%

CMYK100, 90, 0, 33

Decimal4522

CSS RGBrgb(0, 17, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(234, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tanzanite P530-7

ΔE 15.5 · #1A32B6

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 45.5 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 51.6 · #1E2D6E

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 53.2 · #1F4992

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 55.1 · #50498A

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 56.5 · #445397

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 57 · #324A8B

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 58 · #494D8B

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 58.1 · #4D4985

Benjamin Moore

Scandinavian 2068-30

ΔE 58.2 · #4F4F8D

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 62.4 · #776BAB

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 62.9 · #745A92

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 63.2 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 64.3 · #514C7E

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 68.2 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 80.2 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#0011AA

#A89700

Analogous

#0065A8

#0011AA

#4300A8

Triadic

#0011AA

#A80011

#11A800

Split-Complementary

#0011AA

#A84300

#65A800

Tetradic

#0011AA

#A80065

#A89700

#00A843

Monochromatic

#00031A

#00095C

#0011AA

#0018F5

#4255FF

Rectangle

#0011AA

#9700A8

#A89700

#11A800

Compound

#0011AA

#4300A8

#A89700

#65A800

Variations

Lighter

#0018ED

#4153F0

#99A2ED

Darker

#000D87

#00095D

#000536

Saturation

#3B406D

#0011A8

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

12.65:1

AAA

vs Black

1.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#0011AA

#0038AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0011AA

#0F0FA0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0011AA

#004A30

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Extravehicular Activity 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

#3F399B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0011AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D3EBF

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.

#81750E

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: #0011AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #0011AA;

CSS Variable

--color-extravehicular-activity: #0011AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'extravehicular-activity': '#0011AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0011AA] text-[#0011AA]

SCSS

$extravehicular-activity: #0011AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0011AA?

#0011AA is Extravehicular Activity, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0011AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Extravehicular Activity?

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

What colors pair well with Extravehicular Activity?

Extravehicular Activity 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 Extravehicular Activity?

You can download Extravehicular Activity 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 Extravehicular Activity?

The hex code is #0011AA. In RGB it's 0, 17, 170, and in HSL it's 234°, 100%, 33%.

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