BLUES

Indian Peafowl

#0044AA

RGB 0, 68, 170 · HSL 216°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 100, 60, 0, 33

Indian Peafowl is #0044AA in HEX — rgb(0, 68, 170), hsl(216°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(100%, 60%, 0%, 33%).

Indian Peafowl pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 216°, 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#0044AA

RGB0, 68, 170

HSL216°, 100%, 33%

HSV216°, 100%, 67%

CMYK100, 60, 0, 33

Decimal17578

CSS RGBrgb(0, 68, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Deep Azure S-G-600

ΔE 2.9 · #1F43AB

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 12.6 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 18.6 · #1F4992

Vista Paint

Cascade Twilight K-128

ΔE 22 · #224B8F

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 22.8 · #445397

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2066-20

ΔE 23 · #014F94

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 23.3 · #1E2D6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 23.4 · #324A8B

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Sapphire DEA137

ΔE 24.6 · #1D4E8F

Dulux

Mondrian Blue S39H9

ΔE 24.6 · #0F4B8C

Valspar

Twinkle Night 4004-8C

ΔE 30.9 · #5A65A1

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 31.6 · #3C4C80

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 32 · #776BAB

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 32.7 · #4B568A

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 33.3 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 47.1 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#0044AA

#A86500

Analogous

#0097A8

#0044AA

#1100A8

Triadic

#0044AA

#A80043

#43A800

Split-Complementary

#0044AA

#A81100

#97A800

Tetradic

#0044AA

#A80097

#A86500

#00A811

Monochromatic

#000A1A

#00255C

#0044AA

#0062F5

#428EFF

Rectangle

#0044AA

#6500A8

#A86500

#43A800

Compound

#0044AA

#1100A8

#A86500

#97A800

Variations

Lighter

#005FED

#4187F0

#99BBED

Darker

#003687

#00255D

#001636

Saturation

#3B4F6D

#0043A8

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

8.72:1

AAA

vs Black

2.41:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#0044AA

#004AAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0044AA

#3E3EA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0044AA

#005E4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Indian Peafowl 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

#3F609B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0044AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D65BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EAEE

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.

#81530E

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: #0044AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #0044AA;

CSS Variable

--color-indian-peafowl: #0044AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indian-peafowl': '#0044AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0044AA] text-[#0044AA]

SCSS

$indian-peafowl: #0044AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0044AA?

#0044AA is Indian Peafowl, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0044AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indian Peafowl?

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

What colors pair well with Indian Peafowl?

Indian Peafowl 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 Indian Peafowl?

You can download Indian Peafowl 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 Indian Peafowl?

The hex code is #0044AA. In RGB it's 0, 68, 170, and in HSL it's 216°, 100%, 33%.

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