BLUES

Impulse

#005B87

RGB 0, 91, 135 · HSL 200°, 100%, 26% · CMYK 100, 33, 0, 47

Impulse is #005B87 in HEX — rgb(0, 91, 135), hsl(200°, 100%, 26%), cmyk(100%, 33%, 0%, 47%).

Impulse pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 100%, 26%. 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#005B87

RGB0, 91, 135

HSL200°, 100%, 26%

HSV200°, 100%, 53%

CMYK100, 33, 0, 47

Decimal23431

CSS RGBrgb(0, 91, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 100%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Jay Blue SW6797

ΔE 1.7 · #015D87

PPG

Blue Flame 1157-7

ΔE 2 · #005E88

Dulux

Buccaneer Blue S35F8

ΔE 2.1 · #03608D

Benjamin Moore

Blueberry 2063-30

ΔE 2.3 · #1B5F8A

Dunn-Edwards

Ink Blotch DE5839

ΔE 2.4 · #00608B

Behr

Superior Blue S490-7

ΔE 3.9 · #255B83

Vista Paint

Citadel Blue K-168

ΔE 4.1 · #00547B

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 4.7 · #1B5583

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Spray 662

ΔE 4.8 · #005379

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 4.9 · #195584

Kilz

Luxurious Blue RC280-02

ΔE 6.3 · #355F88

Valspar

Egyptian Blue 4011-7

ΔE 9.5 · #42658A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 12.4 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 14.4 · #003B67

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 18.3 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 23.3 · #485761

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

#005B87

#852C00

Analogous

#00856F

#005B87

#001685

Triadic

#005B87

#850058

#588500

Split-Complementary

#005B87

#850016

#856F00

Tetradic

#005B87

#6E0085

#852C00

#168500

Monochromatic

#00111A

#002538

#005B87

#008BD1

#1FB4FF

Rectangle

#005B87

#2C0085

#852C00

#588500

Compound

#005B87

#001685

#852C00

#856F00

Variations

Lighter

#008BD0

#2EAEEE

#8FCCEB

Darker

#00476A

#003149

#001C2A

Saturation

#2E4956

#005885

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

7.38:1

AAA

vs Black

2.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#005B87

#385188

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#005B87

#535382

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#005B87

#00635C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Impulse 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

#3F7180

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#005B87

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D76A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7ECEE

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.

#65290B

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: #005B87;

CSS — background

background-color: #005B87;

CSS Variable

--color-impulse: #005B87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'impulse': '#005B87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#005B87] text-[#005B87]

SCSS

$impulse: #005B87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #005B87?

#005B87 is Impulse, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #005B87 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Impulse?

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

What colors pair well with Impulse?

Impulse 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 Impulse?

You can download Impulse 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 Impulse?

The hex code is #005B87. In RGB it's 0, 91, 135, and in HSL it's 200°, 100%, 26%.

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