BLUES

Blue Ocean

#009DC4

RGB 0, 157, 196 · HSL 192°, 100%, 38% · CMYK 100, 20, 0, 23

Blue Ocean is #009DC4 in HEX — rgb(0, 157, 196), hsl(192°, 100%, 38%), cmyk(100%, 20%, 0%, 23%).

Blue Ocean pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 100%, 38%. 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#009DC4

RGB0, 157, 196

HSL192°, 100%, 38%

HSV192°, 100%, 77%

CMYK100, 20, 0, 23

Decimal40388

CSS RGBrgb(0, 157, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 100%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yosemite 2059-40

ΔE 1.9 · #18A2C9

Vista Paint

Charybdis C-660

ΔE 1.9 · #1DA1C9

Dulux

Surf Rider S34H4

ΔE 2.1 · #0199C2

Sherwin-Williams

Major Blue SW6795

ΔE 2.2 · #289EC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Charybdis 661

ΔE 2.3 · #16A3CB

Valspar

Pool Party 5002-10B

ΔE 3.9 · #2D9ABC

PPG

Bellflower 1237-6

ΔE 5.5 · #1993BE

Kilz

Overboard RD280-01

ΔE 5.8 · #41A4CD

Behr

Hacienda Blue P490-6

ΔE 5.8 · #28A6C5

Dunn-Edwards

Pool Party DE5837

ΔE 6.1 · #0098C8

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 10.3 · #599EC4

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 11.4 · #4EB3CD

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 19.1 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 19.7 · #3B83BD

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 20.2 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 23.5 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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 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

#009DC4

#C22700

Analogous

#00C288

#009DC4

#003AC2

Triadic

#009DC4

#C2009B

#9BC200

Split-Complementary

#009DC4

#C2003A

#C28800

Tetradic

#009DC4

#8800C2

#C22700

#3AC200

Monochromatic

#002129

#005E75

#009DC4

#0FCFFF

#5CDEFF

Rectangle

#009DC4

#2700C2

#C22700

#9BC200

Compound

#009DC4

#003AC2

#C22700

#C28800

Variations

Lighter

#02CCFF

#50D1F1

#A1DFEE

Darker

#007C9B

#00556B

#00323E

Saturation

#44727E

#009BC2

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

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.62:1

Deuteranopia

#009DC4

#6F87C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#009DC4

#9090C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#009DC4

#00A39B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Ocean 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

#3FA2AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#009DC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA7D2

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.

#942B10

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: #009DC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #009DC4;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-ocean: #009DC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-ocean': '#009DC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#009DC4] text-[#009DC4]

SCSS

$blue-ocean: #009DC4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #009DC4?

#009DC4 is Blue Ocean, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #009DC4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Ocean?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Ocean?

Blue Ocean 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 Blue Ocean?

You can download Blue Ocean 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 Blue Ocean?

The hex code is #009DC4. In RGB it's 0, 157, 196, and in HSL it's 192°, 100%, 38%.

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