BLUES

Bahama Blue

#0081A2

RGB 0, 129, 162 · HSL 192°, 100%, 32% · CMYK 100, 20, 0, 36

Bahama Blue is #0081A2 in HEX — rgb(0, 129, 162), hsl(192°, 100%, 32%), cmyk(100%, 20%, 0%, 36%).

Bahama Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 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#0081A2

RGB0, 129, 162

HSL192°, 100%, 32%

HSV192°, 100%, 64%

CMYK100, 20, 0, 36

Decimal33186

CSS RGBrgb(0, 129, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 100%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bahama Blue S33G6

Exact match

Valspar

Wishing Well 5002-10C

ΔE 2.4 · #0A85A9

Sherwin-Williams

Blue Mosque SW6789

ΔE 2.5 · #01819E

Behr

Tibetan Turquoise MQ4-53

ΔE 2.5 · #0086AA

Kilz

Centurian Blue RH180

ΔE 3.4 · #158AAB

Vista Paint

Puerto Mio K-185

ΔE 4.3 · #0089A6

PPG

Blue Paisley 1238-6

ΔE 4.4 · #2282A8

Dunn-Edwards

Mediterranean Sea DE5830

ΔE 4.4 · #1E8CAB

Benjamin Moore

Americana 770

ΔE 4.5 · #017695

Hallman-Lindsay

Peninsula 654

ΔE 8 · #37799C

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 11.1 · #1882B4

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 13.9 · #256D7B

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 13.9 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 14.2 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 14.8 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 20.5 · #4C6A74

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

#0081A2

#A32100

Analogous

#00A372

#0081A2

#0031A3

Triadic

#0081A2

#A30083

#83A300

Split-Complementary

#0081A2

#A30031

#A37200

Tetradic

#0081A2

#7200A3

#A32100

#31A300

Monochromatic

#00141A

#004557

#0081A2

#00C0F0

#3DD8FF

Rectangle

#0081A2

#2100A3

#A32100

#83A300

Compound

#0081A2

#0031A3

#A32100

#A37200

Variations

Lighter

#00BAE9

#3FCCEF

#98DCED

Darker

#006883

#00485A

#002A34

Saturation

#39606A

#0083A3

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

4.50:1

vs Black

4.66:1

Deuteranopia

#0081A2

#5B6FA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0081A2

#76769E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0081A2

#008680

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bahama 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

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How it looks under different light

#3F8D95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0081A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D92B9

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.

#7D240E

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: #0081A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #0081A2;

CSS Variable

--color-bahama-blue: #0081A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bahama-blue': '#0081A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0081A2] text-[#0081A2]

SCSS

$bahama-blue: #0081A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0081A2?

#0081A2 is Bahama Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0081A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bahama Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Bahama Blue?

Bahama 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 Bahama Blue?

You can download Bahama 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 Bahama Blue?

The hex code is #0081A2. In RGB it's 0, 129, 162, and in HSL it's 192°, 100%, 32%.

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