BLUES

Ol'

#0163A1

RGB 1, 99, 161 · HSL 203°, 99%, 32% · CMYK 99, 39, 0, 37

Ol' is #0163A1 in HEX — rgb(1, 99, 161), hsl(203°, 99%, 32%), cmyk(99%, 39%, 0%, 37%).

Ol' pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 99%, 32%. 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#0163A1

RGB1, 99, 161

HSL203°, 99%, 32%

HSV203°, 99%, 63%

CMYK99, 39, 0, 37

Decimal91041

CSS RGBrgb(1, 99, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 99%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ol' 2064-30

Exact match

PPG

Rave Regatta 1239-7

ΔE 1.4 · #00619D

Dulux

Peptalk S35H8

ΔE 1.6 · #0066A6

Vista Paint

Glacier Bay C-1371

ΔE 3.9 · #005C95

Sherwin-Williams

Hyper Blue SW6965

ΔE 3.9 · #015F97

Dunn-Edwards

Lapis DE5846

ΔE 4.2 · #165D95

Hallman-Lindsay

Glacier Bay historic-glacier-bay

ΔE 4.4 · #005C94

Behr

Tidal M510-6

ΔE 5.2 · #295D96

RAL

Sky Blue 5015

ΔE 6 · #2271B3

Valspar

Peek-A-Boo Blue 4007-10C

ΔE 6.1 · #3370AC

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 8.9 · #285489

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 9.5 · #4A72B0

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 10.3 · #195584

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 11.2 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 16.2 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22.1 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#0163A1

#A23F01

Analogous

#01A290

#0163A1

#0114A2

Triadic

#0163A1

#A20164

#64A201

Split-Complementary

#0163A1

#A20114

#A29001

Tetradic

#0163A1

#9001A2

#A23F01

#14A201

Monochromatic

#001019

#003556

#0163A1

#0194EF

#3EB4FE

Rectangle

#0163A1

#3F01A2

#A23F01

#64A201

Compound

#0163A1

#0114A2

#A23F01

#A29001

Variations

Lighter

#018FE7

#3FABEF

#98CCEC

Darker

#005183

#00375A

#002034

Saturation

#39576A

#0164A2

#0065A3

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

6.36:1

vs Black

3.30:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#0163A1

#365AA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0163A1

#5B5B9B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0163A1

#006F65

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ol' 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

#407794

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0163A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D7CB8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EBEE

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.

#7D380E

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: #0163A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #0163A1;

CSS Variable

--color-ol': #0163A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ol'': '#0163A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0163A1] text-[#0163A1]

SCSS

$ol': #0163A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0163A1?

#0163A1 is Ol', a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0163A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ol'?

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

What colors pair well with Ol'?

Ol' 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 Ol'?

You can download Ol' 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 Ol'?

The hex code is #0163A1. In RGB it's 1, 99, 161, and in HSL it's 203°, 99%, 32%.

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