GREENS

Craftsman Blue

#008193

RGB 0, 129, 147 · HSL 187°, 100%, 29% · CMYK 100, 12, 0, 42

Craftsman Blue is #008193 in HEX — rgb(0, 129, 147), hsl(187°, 100%, 29%), cmyk(100%, 12%, 0%, 42%).

Craftsman Blue pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 100%, 29%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#008193

RGB0, 129, 147

HSL187°, 100%, 29%

HSV187°, 100%, 58%

CMYK100, 12, 0, 42

Decimal33171

CSS RGBrgb(0, 129, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 100%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pagoda S32E6

ΔE 1 · #128293

Sherwin-Williams

Cruising SW6782

ΔE 1.6 · #018498

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 2055-30

ΔE 2.2 · #017C8F

PPG

Bermuda 1150-6

ΔE 2.7 · #1B7D8D

Dunn-Edwards

By the Bayou DE5782

ΔE 3.2 · #007B90

Behr

Caribe PPU13-1

ΔE 4.5 · #127D88

Valspar

Ocean Soul 5009-9

ΔE 4.9 · #007585

Kilz

Peacock Plume RH170

ΔE 5.1 · #138A96

Vista Paint

Blue Bliss C-674

ΔE 6.8 · #0091A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bliss 675

ΔE 7.3 · #0092AA

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 7.5 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 7.9 · #0E707B

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 8.5 · #3F888F

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10.6 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 18.4 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 19.4 · #4EB3CD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#008193

#941100

Analogous

#00945B

#008193

#003994

Triadic

#008193

#940083

#839400

Split-Complementary

#008193

#940039

#945B00

Tetradic

#008193

#5B0094

#941100

#399400

Monochromatic

#00171A

#003F47

#008193

#00C6E0

#2EE7FF

Rectangle

#008193

#110094

#941100

#839400

Compound

#008193

#003994

#941100

#945B00

Variations

Lighter

#00C3DC

#36D9EF

#93E2EC

Darker

#006976

#004851

#002A2F

Saturation

#345B60

#008394

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.60:1

vs Black

4.56:1

Deuteranopia

#008193

#5F6C95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#008193

#767691

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#008193

#03837F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Craftsman Blue sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#3F8D89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#008193

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D92AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EDEE

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.

#71180D

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: #008193;

CSS — background

background-color: #008193;

CSS Variable

--color-craftsman-blue: #008193;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'craftsman-blue': '#008193' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#008193] text-[#008193]

SCSS

$craftsman-blue: #008193;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #008193?

#008193 is Craftsman Blue, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #008193 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Craftsman Blue?

Craftsman Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Craftsman Blue?

Craftsman Blue pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Craftsman Blue?

You can download Craftsman 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 Craftsman Blue?

The hex code is #008193. In RGB it's 0, 129, 147, and in HSL it's 187°, 100%, 29%.

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