BLUES

Blue

#00B0F0

RGB 0, 176, 240 · HSL 196°, 100%, 47% · CMYK 100, 27, 0, 6

Blue is #00B0F0 in HEX — rgb(0, 176, 240), hsl(196°, 100%, 47%), cmyk(100%, 27%, 0%, 6%).

Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 100%, 47%. 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#00B0F0

RGB0, 176, 240

HSL196°, 100%, 47%

HSV196°, 100%, 94%

CMYK100, 27, 0, 6

Decimal45296

CSS RGBrgb(0, 176, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 100%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Royal Peacock 540B-7

ΔE 5.3 · #2CA5E1

Dulux

Boyzone S35H4

ΔE 8.6 · #2A9DD5

Benjamin Moore

Rocky 2066-40

ΔE 9.7 · #1098D9

Valspar

Blue Burst 4008-10B

ΔE 10.8 · #3097D0

PPG

Sorcerer 1240-5

ΔE 11 · #3398CE

Dunn-Edwards

Sanctuary Spa DE5843

ΔE 11.6 · #66B2E4

Kilz

Hero Blue RD280-02

ΔE 12.2 · #1898C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Acapulco Dive 639

ΔE 12.6 · #65A7DD

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamic Blue SW6958

ΔE 12.6 · #0192C6

Vista Paint

Acappulco Dive C-638

ΔE 13.6 · #68A6DB

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 17.4 · #599EC4

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 18.8 · #1882B4

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 19.4 · #3B83BD

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 25.3 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 27.2 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 36.6 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#00B0F0

#F04000

Analogous

#00F0B8

#00B0F0

#0038F0

Triadic

#00B0F0

#F000B0

#B0F000

Split-Complementary

#00B0F0

#F00038

#F0B800

Tetradic

#00B0F0

#B800F0

#F04000

#38F000

Monochromatic

#004057

#0078A3

#00B0F0

#3DCBFF

#8AE0FF

Rectangle

#00B0F0

#4000F0

#F04000

#B0F000

Compound

#00B0F0

#0038F0

#F04000

#F0B800

Variations

Lighter

#27C5FF

#69CEF3

#AFDFF1

Darker

#008DC0

#006184

#00384D

Saturation

#54899C

#00B0F0

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#00B0F0

#769BF2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00B0F0

#A2A2E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00B0F0

#00BBB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

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

#3FB1CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00B0F0

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DB6F3

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.

#B74014

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: #00B0F0;

CSS — background

background-color: #00B0F0;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #00B0F0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#00B0F0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00B0F0] text-[#00B0F0]

SCSS

$blue: #00B0F0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00B0F0?

#00B0F0 is Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #00B0F0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

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 Blue?

You can download 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 Blue?

The hex code is #00B0F0. In RGB it's 0, 176, 240, and in HSL it's 196°, 100%, 47%.

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