BLUES

Ocean

#005493

RGB 0, 84, 147 · HSL 206°, 100%, 29% · CMYK 100, 43, 0, 42

Ocean is #005493 in HEX — rgb(0, 84, 147), hsl(206°, 100%, 29%), cmyk(100%, 43%, 0%, 42%).

Ocean pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 206°, 100%, 29%. 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#005493

RGB0, 84, 147

HSL206°, 100%, 29%

HSV206°, 100%, 58%

CMYK100, 43, 0, 42

Decimal21651

CSS RGBrgb(0, 84, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 100%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Suddenly Sapphire 1242-7

ΔE 2.2 · #1A5897

Dulux

Magnetic Blue S38H9

ΔE 3.3 · #05508A

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Chip DE5867

ΔE 3.7 · #1D5699

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2065-20

ΔE 4.3 · #154C87

Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing Sea 641

ΔE 5.5 · #1C4D8F

Behr

Express Blue M500-6

ΔE 5.8 · #225389

Sherwin-Williams

Blueblood SW6966

ΔE 5.8 · #015086

Vista Paint

Glacier Bay C-1371

ΔE 5.9 · #005C95

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 6.6 · #285489

Valspar

Deep Space 4008-8C

ΔE 7.6 · #38619B

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 10.1 · #2D61AD

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 10.2 · #195584

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 10.5 · #1F4992

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 10.8 · #1B5583

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 13.4 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 24.3 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#005493

#944000

Analogous

#00948A

#005493

#000A94

Triadic

#005493

#940054

#549400

Split-Complementary

#005493

#94000A

#948A00

Tetradic

#005493

#8A0094

#944000

#0A9400

Monochromatic

#000E1A

#002847

#005493

#007FE0

#2EA4FF

Rectangle

#005493

#400094

#944000

#549400

Compound

#005493

#000A94

#944000

#948A00

Variations

Lighter

#007DDC

#369FEF

#93C6EC

Darker

#004376

#002E51

#001B2F

Saturation

#344D60

#005494

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

7.81:1

AAA

vs Black

2.69:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#005493

#274E94

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#005493

#4D4D8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#005493

#006157

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ocean 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

#3F6C89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#005493

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D71AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EBEE

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.

#71380D

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: #005493;

CSS — background

background-color: #005493;

CSS Variable

--color-ocean: #005493;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ocean': '#005493' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#005493] text-[#005493]

SCSS

$ocean: #005493;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #005493?

#005493 is Ocean, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #005493 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ocean?

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

What colors pair well with Ocean?

Ocean 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 Ocean?

You can download Ocean 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 Ocean?

The hex code is #005493. In RGB it's 0, 84, 147, and in HSL it's 206°, 100%, 29%.

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