BLUES

Blue Meridian

#014C76

RGB 1, 76, 118 · HSL 202°, 98%, 23% · CMYK 99, 36, 0, 54

Blue Meridian is #014C76 in HEX — rgb(1, 76, 118), hsl(202°, 98%, 23%), cmyk(99%, 36%, 0%, 54%).

Blue Meridian pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 98%, 23%. 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#014C76

RGB1, 76, 118

HSL202°, 98%, 23%

HSV202°, 99%, 46%

CMYK99, 36, 0, 54

Decimal85110

CSS RGBrgb(1, 76, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(202, 98%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Linear S37H9

ΔE 1.9 · #164C75

Sherwin-Williams

Dignity Blue SW6804

ΔE 1.9 · #094C73

Vista Paint

Blue By You K-144

ΔE 2 · #064F77

Benjamin Moore

California 2060-20

ΔE 4 · #015482

Behr

Quiet Storm S-H-540

ΔE 4.4 · #135074

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Spray 662

ΔE 4.6 · #005379

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 4.8 · #1B5583

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 5 · #195584

PPG

Stunning Sapphire 1158-7

ΔE 5.8 · #185887

Dunn-Edwards

Slumber DE5860

ΔE 5.9 · #2D517C

Kilz

Indigo RH220

ΔE 8.1 · #314973

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 8.2 · #003B67

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.3 · #3A5170

Valspar

Precious Sapphire 4010-7

ΔE 11.1 · #44597E

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 20.4 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 22.1 · #1F4992

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

#014C76

#742B01

Analogous

#017465

#014C76

#011174

Triadic

#014C76

#74014A

#4A7401

Split-Complementary

#014C76

#740111

#746501

Tetradic

#014C76

#650174

#742B01

#117401

Monochromatic

#001019

#001A28

#014C76

#027AC0

#12A6FD

Rectangle

#014C76

#2B0174

#742B01

#4A7401

Compound

#014C76

#011174

#742B01

#746501

Variations

Lighter

#027CC2

#27A3EB

#8BC7E9

Darker

#003B5E

#002941

#001826

Saturation

#293F4C

#014A74

#014A75

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

9.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#014C76

#2C4477

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#014C76

#454572

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#014C76

#00544D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Meridian 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

#406674

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#014C76

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D6B98

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.

#5A270A

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: #014C76;

CSS — background

background-color: #014C76;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-meridian: #014C76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-meridian': '#014C76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#014C76] text-[#014C76]

SCSS

$blue-meridian: #014C76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #014C76?

#014C76 is Blue Meridian, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #014C76 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Meridian?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Meridian?

Blue Meridian 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 Meridian?

You can download Blue Meridian 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 Meridian?

The hex code is #014C76. In RGB it's 1, 76, 118, and in HSL it's 202°, 98%, 23%.

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