BLUES

Impulse Blue

#006699

RGB 0, 102, 153 · HSL 200°, 100%, 30% · CMYK 100, 33, 0, 40

Impulse Blue is #006699 in HEX — rgb(0, 102, 153), hsl(200°, 100%, 30%), cmyk(100%, 33%, 0%, 40%).

Impulse Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 100%, 30%. 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#006699

RGB0, 102, 153

HSL200°, 100%, 30%

HSV200°, 100%, 60%

CMYK100, 33, 0, 40

Decimal26265

CSS RGBrgb(0, 102, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 100%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Atlantic Mystique S35F7

ΔE 0.9 · #006799

Behr

Mondrian Blue MQ4-58

ΔE 1.2 · #0F689C

Dunn-Edwards

The Blues DE5859

ΔE 3.6 · #296A9D

Benjamin Moore

Seaport 2060-30

ΔE 3.8 · #016FA2

PPG

Starry Night 1161-6

ΔE 4.3 · #286492

Sherwin-Williams

Blue Chip SW6959

ΔE 4.6 · #016EA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Bowen Blue historic-bowen-blue

ΔE 5.6 · #126DA8

Kilz

Beyond The Sea RH200

ΔE 5.6 · #346696

Vista Paint

Bowen Blue C-1376

ΔE 5.8 · #246CA6

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 8 · #195584

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 8.1 · #1B5583

Valspar

Peek-A-Boo Blue 4007-10C

ΔE 8.4 · #3370AC

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 12.7 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 18.5 · #2D61AD

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 18.8 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 22.6 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#006699

#993300

Analogous

#009980

#006699

#001A99

Triadic

#006699

#990066

#669900

Split-Complementary

#006699

#99001A

#998000

Tetradic

#006699

#7F0099

#993300

#1A9900

Monochromatic

#00111A

#00334D

#006699

#0099E6

#33BBFF

Rectangle

#006699

#330099

#993300

#669900

Compound

#006699

#001A99

#993300

#998000

Variations

Lighter

#0096E0

#39B2EF

#95CFEC

Darker

#00527A

#003854

#002131

Saturation

#365463

#006699

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

6.25:1

vs Black

3.36:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#006699

#3E5B9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#006699

#5D5D94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#006699

#006F67

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Impulse 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

#3F798E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#006699

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D7EB2

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.

#75300D

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: #006699;

CSS — background

background-color: #006699;

CSS Variable

--color-impulse-blue: #006699;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'impulse-blue': '#006699' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#006699] text-[#006699]

SCSS

$impulse-blue: #006699;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #006699?

#006699 is Impulse Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #006699 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Impulse Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Impulse Blue?

Impulse 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 Impulse Blue?

You can download Impulse 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 Impulse Blue?

The hex code is #006699. In RGB it's 0, 102, 153, and in HSL it's 200°, 100%, 30%.

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