BLUES
California Blue
#005381
Sitting at HSL 201°, 100%, 25%, California Blue reads moody and cool. The high saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in bedrooms, studies, dining rooms. Designers pair it with cream walls, walnut furniture, brass fixtures, leather for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
California Blue 2060-20
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, studies, dining rooms
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, brass fixtures, leather
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #005381?
#005381 is California Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.
Is #005381 warm or cool?
California Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with California Blue?
California Blue works well in bedrooms, studies, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with California Blue?
California Blue pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, brass fixtures, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download California Blue?
You can download California 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 RGB value of #005381?
#005381 converts to RGB 0, 83, 129.