BLUES

Subnautical

#012253

RGB 1, 34, 83 · HSL 216°, 98%, 16% · CMYK 99, 59, 0, 67

Subnautical is #012253 in HEX — rgb(1, 34, 83), hsl(216°, 98%, 16%), cmyk(99%, 59%, 0%, 67%).

Subnautical pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 216°, 98%, 16%. 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#012253

RGB1, 34, 83

HSL216°, 98%, 16%

HSV216°, 99%, 33%

CMYK99, 59, 0, 67

Decimal74323

CSS RGBrgb(1, 34, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 98%, 16%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 6.1 · #20214F

Behr

Soulful Music 600F-7

ΔE 8.5 · #1D315D

Dulux

Passionate Blue S41H9

ΔE 9.7 · #1F3665

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 11.6 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 13.4 · #313D6C

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 13.7 · #003B67

Vista Paint

Frozen Blue C-605

ΔE 14.3 · #353C77

Dunn-Edwards

Cobalt DEA140

ΔE 16.2 · #3C4378

Sherwin-Williams

Honorable Blue SW6811

ΔE 16.4 · #164576

PPG

Daring Indigo 1166-7 · 13-25

ΔE 18.2 · #374874

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 19 · #48436D

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 19.6 · #49456F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 21.3 · #1F4992

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 22.6 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 25.5 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 32.6 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#012253

#513101

Analogous

#014951

#012253

#090151

Triadic

#012253

#510121

#215101

Split-Complementary

#012253

#510901

#495101

Tetradic

#012253

#510149

#513101

#015109

Monochromatic

#000A19

#012253

#02409D

#025EE8

Rectangle

#012253

#310151

#513101

#215101

Compound

#012253

#090151

#513101

#495101

Variations

Lighter

#0243A6

#1569E8

#81AAE7

Darker

#001A41

#00122D

#000A1A

Saturation

#1D2635

#012151

#002151

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

15.50:1

AAA

vs Black

1.36:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#012253

#002353

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#012253

#1E1E4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#012253

#002E26

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Subnautical 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

#404659

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#012253

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D4B7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EAEE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#533509

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #012253;

CSS — background

background-color: #012253;

CSS Variable

--color-subnautical: #012253;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subnautical': '#012253' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#012253] text-[#012253]

SCSS

$subnautical: #012253;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #012253?

#012253 is Subnautical, a near-black blue with a cool undertone.

Is #012253 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Subnautical?

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

What colors pair well with Subnautical?

Subnautical 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 Subnautical?

You can download Subnautical 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 Subnautical?

The hex code is #012253. In RGB it's 1, 34, 83, and in HSL it's 216°, 98%, 16%.

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