BLUES

Adriatic

#014A69

RGB 1, 74, 105 · HSL 198°, 98%, 21% · CMYK 99, 30, 0, 59

Adriatic is #014A69 in HEX — rgb(1, 74, 105), hsl(198°, 98%, 21%), cmyk(99%, 30%, 0%, 59%).

Adriatic pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 98%, 21%. 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#014A69

RGB1, 74, 105

HSL198°, 98%, 21%

HSV198°, 99%, 41%

CMYK99, 30, 0, 59

Decimal84585

CSS RGBrgb(1, 74, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 98%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Adriatic CSP-660

ΔE 2.1 · #014864

Dulux

Broadwater Blue S34F9

ΔE 3 · #034E71

Sherwin-Williams

Loyal Blue SW6510

ΔE 4.4 · #01455E

Behr

Quiet Storm S-H-540

ΔE 4.4 · #135074

Vista Paint

Teal Shadow K-1247

ΔE 5.2 · #21526C

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Spray 662

ΔE 5.6 · #005379

PPG

Singing The Blues 1159-7

ΔE 6 · #2B4D68

Dunn-Edwards

Navy Teal DE5832

ΔE 7.8 · #20576E

Kilz

Fountain Pen RC100-02

ΔE 9.2 · #354A67

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.7 · #3A5170

Valspar

Deep Sea Diving 5001-8C

ΔE 10.2 · #3B5B75

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 10.4 · #025669

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 11.6 · #195584

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 12.5 · #003B67

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 16.7 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 17.8 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#014A69

#6A2101

Analogous

#016A55

#014A69

#01166A

Triadic

#014A69

#6A014B

#4B6A01

Split-Complementary

#014A69

#6A0116

#6A5501

Tetradic

#014A69

#55016A

#6A2101

#166A01

Monochromatic

#001219

#00151E

#014A69

#0280B6

#08B3FD

Rectangle

#014A69

#21016A

#6A2101

#4B6A01

Compound

#014A69

#01166A

#6A2101

#6A5501

Variations

Lighter

#0283BA

#21AEEB

#88CCE9

Darker

#003C56

#00293B

#001822

Saturation

#263C45

#014B6A

#014B6B

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

9.61:1

AAA

vs Black

2.18:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#014A69

#2F406A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#014A69

#434366

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#014A69

#004F4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Adriatic 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

#40646A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#014A69

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D698E

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.

#531F09

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: #014A69;

CSS — background

background-color: #014A69;

CSS Variable

--color-adriatic: #014A69;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'adriatic': '#014A69' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#014A69] text-[#014A69]

SCSS

$adriatic: #014A69;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #014A69?

#014A69 is Adriatic, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #014A69 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Adriatic?

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

What colors pair well with Adriatic?

Adriatic 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 Adriatic?

You can download Adriatic 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 Adriatic?

The hex code is #014A69. In RGB it's 1, 74, 105, and in HSL it's 198°, 98%, 21%.

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