BLUES

Germander Speedwell

#0094C8

RGB 0, 148, 200 · HSL 196°, 100%, 39% · CMYK 100, 26, 0, 22

Germander Speedwell is #0094C8 in HEX — rgb(0, 148, 200), hsl(196°, 100%, 39%), cmyk(100%, 26%, 0%, 22%).

Germander Speedwell pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 100%, 39%. 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#0094C8

RGB0, 148, 200

HSL196°, 100%, 39%

HSV196°, 100%, 78%

CMYK100, 26, 0, 22

Decimal38088

CSS RGBrgb(0, 148, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 100%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamic Blue SW6958

ΔE 0.8 · #0192C6

Kilz

Hero Blue RD280-02

ΔE 2.9 · #1898C8

Dunn-Edwards

Pool Party DE5837

ΔE 3.1 · #0098C8

Dulux

Astrolab Reef S35G4 · SB8D6

ΔE 3.3 · #2D9BCE

Benjamin Moore

Clearest 2064-40

ΔE 3.6 · #3296CB

PPG

Sorcerer 1240-5

ΔE 4 · #3398CE

Valspar

Blue Burst 4008-10B

ΔE 4.9 · #3097D0

Behr

Celebration Blue MQ4-57

ΔE 5.6 · #008DC8

Vista Paint

Old Port K-169

ΔE 6.2 · #008EB8

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 7.5 · #1882B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Charybdis 661

ΔE 9.8 · #16A3CB

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 11.3 · #599EC4

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 11.6 · #3B83BD

IKEA

IKEA086 86

ΔE 21.1 · #748DAC

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 25 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 27.7 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#0094C8

#C73500

Analogous

#00C798

#0094C8

#002EC7

Triadic

#0094C8

#C70092

#92C700

Split-Complementary

#0094C8

#C7002E

#C79800

Tetradic

#0094C8

#9800C7

#C73500

#2EC700

Monochromatic

#00222E

#005A7A

#0094C8

#14C0FF

#61D5FF

Rectangle

#0094C8

#3500C7

#C73500

#92C700

Compound

#0094C8

#002EC7

#C73500

#C79800

Variations

Lighter

#06BDFF

#52C7F1

#A2DAEF

Darker

#00759F

#00506D

#002F40

Saturation

#467181

#0092C7

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

3.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.07:1

Deuteranopia

#0094C8

#6481C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0094C8

#8888C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0094C8

#009D94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Germander Speedwell 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

#3F9CB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0094C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA1D5

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.

#983511

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: #0094C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #0094C8;

CSS Variable

--color-germander-speedwell: #0094C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'germander-speedwell': '#0094C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0094C8] text-[#0094C8]

SCSS

$germander-speedwell: #0094C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0094C8?

#0094C8 is Germander Speedwell, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0094C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Germander Speedwell?

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

What colors pair well with Germander Speedwell?

Germander Speedwell 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 Germander Speedwell?

You can download Germander Speedwell 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 Germander Speedwell?

The hex code is #0094C8. In RGB it's 0, 148, 200, and in HSL it's 196°, 100%, 39%.

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