BLUES

Princess Blue

#0056A1

RGB 0, 86, 161 · HSL 208°, 100%, 32% · CMYK 100, 47, 0, 37

Princess Blue is #0056A1 in HEX — rgb(0, 86, 161), hsl(208°, 100%, 32%), cmyk(100%, 47%, 0%, 37%).

Princess Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 100%, 32%. 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#0056A1
RGB0, 86, 161
HSL208°, 100%, 32%
HSV208°, 100%, 63%
CMYK100, 47, 0, 37
Decimal22177
CSS RGBrgb(0, 86, 161)
CSS HSLhsl(208, 100%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sapphire Sparkle S-H-550

ΔE 1.9 · #0D5AA4

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2066-20

ΔE 4.3 · #014F94

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Chip DE5867

ΔE 5 · #1D5699

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 5.2 · #2D61AD

PPG

Rainbow Bright 1243-7

ΔE 5.7 · #2863AD

Dulux

Summer Waters S39H8 · SB8E8

ΔE 5.7 · #215799

Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing Sea 641

ΔE 6.4 · #1C4D8F

Vista Paint

Dancing Sea C-640

ΔE 6.7 · #224B8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 6.8 · #1F4992

Valspar

Deep Space 4008-8C

ΔE 12.1 · #38619B

Sherwin-Williams

Frank Blue SW6967

ΔE 12.9 · #225288

RAL

Sky Blue 5015

ΔE 13.5 · #2271B3

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 13.5 · #285489

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 15.1 · #4A72B0

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 17.8 · #195584

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 29.4 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#0056A1
#A34C00

Analogous

#00A39E
#0056A1
#0005A3

Triadic

#0056A1
#A30057
#57A300

Split-Complementary

#0056A1
#A30005
#A39E00

Tetradic

#0056A1
#9E00A3
#A34C00
#05A300

Monochromatic

#000E1A
#002E57
#0056A1
#0080F0
#3DA5FF

Rectangle

#0056A1
#4C00A3
#A34C00
#57A300

Compound

#0056A1
#0005A3
#A34C00
#A39E00

Variations

Lighter

#007CE9
#3F9DEF
#98C5ED

Darker

#004683
#00305A
#001C34

Saturation

#39536A
#0057A3
#0057A3

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)

Aa

vs White

7.38:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#0056A1
#1F52A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0056A1
#4F4F9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0056A1
#00665A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Princess Blue 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
focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#3F6D94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0056A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D72B8

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.

#7D420E

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

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: #0056A1;
CSS — background 
background-color: #0056A1;
CSS Variable 
--color-princess-blue: #0056A1;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'princess-blue': '#0056A1' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#0056A1] text-[#0056A1]
SCSS 
$princess-blue: #0056A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0056A1?

#0056A1 is Princess Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0056A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Princess Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Princess Blue?

Princess Blue 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 Princess Blue?

You can download Princess 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 Princess Blue?

The hex code is #0056A1. In RGB it's 0, 86, 161, and in HSL it's 208°, 100%, 32%.

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