GREENS

Kali Blue

#00505A

RGB 0, 80, 90 · HSL 187°, 100%, 18% · CMYK 100, 11, 0, 65

Kali Blue is #00505A in HEX — rgb(0, 80, 90), hsl(187°, 100%, 18%), cmyk(100%, 11%, 0%, 65%).

Kali Blue pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 100%, 18%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#00505A

RGB0, 80, 90

HSL187°, 100%, 18%

HSV187°, 100%, 35%

CMYK100, 11, 0, 65

Decimal20570

CSS RGBrgb(0, 80, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 100%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Period 690

ΔE 2 · #075158

Vista Paint

Mountain Mist K-224

ΔE 2.3 · #0E535A

Dulux

Genetic Code S32D9

ΔE 2.7 · #18535D

Benjamin Moore

Tucson 2056-10

ΔE 4.5 · #0C474F

Behr

Kingfisher 520F-7

ΔE 5.3 · #22515D

Sherwin-Williams

Oceanside SW6496

ΔE 6.1 · #015A6B

PPG

Deep Emerald 1148-7

ΔE 6.2 · #2A545C

Valspar

Classic Teal 5011-8

ΔE 6.2 · #285B62

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 6.4 · #025669

Dunn-Edwards

Nocturnal Sea DE5783

ΔE 7.9 · #0E6071

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 9.4 · #006673

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 11.3 · #395255

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 13.2 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 13.7 · #3D4E57

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 15.5 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 18.2 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#00505A

#5C0B00

Analogous

#005C39

#00505A

#00235C

Triadic

#00505A

#5C0051

#515C00

Split-Complementary

#00505A

#5C0023

#5C3900

Tetradic

#00505A

#39005C

#5C0B00

#235C00

Monochromatic

#00171A

#00505A

#0095A8

#00D8F5

Rectangle

#00505A

#0B005C

#5C0B00

#515C00

Compound

#00505A

#00235C

#5C0B00

#5C3900

Variations

Lighter

#009BAF

#17D3EC

#83DDE9

Darker

#004149

#002D32

#001A1D

Saturation

#20383C

#00515C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.15:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#00505A

#3A425B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00505A

#494959

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00505A

#02514E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kali Blue sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#3F695F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00505A

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D6E83

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EDEE

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#531209

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #00505A;

CSS — background

background-color: #00505A;

CSS Variable

--color-kali-blue: #00505A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kali-blue': '#00505A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00505A] text-[#00505A]

SCSS

$kali-blue: #00505A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00505A?

#00505A is Kali Blue, a near-black green with a cool undertone.

Is #00505A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kali Blue?

Kali Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Kali Blue?

Kali Blue pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Kali Blue?

You can download Kali 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 Kali Blue?

The hex code is #00505A. In RGB it's 0, 80, 90, and in HSL it's 187°, 100%, 18%.

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