BLUES

Deep Universe

#017F9E

RGB 1, 127, 158 · HSL 192°, 99%, 31% · CMYK 99, 20, 0, 38

Deep Universe is #017F9E in HEX — rgb(1, 127, 158), hsl(192°, 99%, 31%), cmyk(99%, 20%, 0%, 38%).

Deep Universe pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 99%, 31%. 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#017F9E

RGB1, 127, 158

HSL192°, 99%, 31%

HSV192°, 99%, 62%

CMYK99, 20, 0, 38

Decimal98206

CSS RGBrgb(1, 127, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 99%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sea Sight S33F6

ΔE 1 · #007D9B

Sherwin-Williams

Blue Mosque SW6789

ΔE 1.6 · #01819E

Valspar

Garden Pool 5003-10C

ΔE 1.7 · #0E829F

Benjamin Moore

Americana 770

ΔE 3.7 · #017695

Behr

Tibetan Turquoise MQ4-53

ΔE 3.9 · #0086AA

Kilz

Centurian Blue RH180

ΔE 4.3 · #158AAB

Vista Paint

Puerto Mio K-185

ΔE 4.4 · #0089A6

Dunn-Edwards

Mediterranean Sea DE5830

ΔE 5 · #1E8CAB

PPG

Bimini Blue 1235-7

ΔE 5.2 · #007A91

Hallman-Lindsay

Peninsula 654

ΔE 8.2 · #37799C

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 12.3 · #1882B4

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 12.5 · #256D7B

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 12.9 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 13.4 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 14.9 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 19.5 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#017F9E

#9D2001

Analogous

#019D6E

#017F9E

#01309D

Triadic

#017F9E

#9D017E

#7E9D01

Split-Complementary

#017F9E

#9D0130

#9D6E01

Tetradic

#017F9E

#6E019D

#9D2001

#309D01

Monochromatic

#001419

#004151

#017F9E

#01BBE9

#39D7FE

Rectangle

#017F9E

#20019D

#9D2001

#7E9D01

Compound

#017F9E

#01309D

#9D2001

#9D6E01

Variations

Lighter

#01B6E3

#3DCBEE

#97DBEC

Darker

#00657E

#004657

#002833

Saturation

#385D67

#017E9D

#007E9E

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

4.63:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#017F9E

#5A6D9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#017F9E

#74749A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#017F9E

#00837E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Deep Universe 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

#408C92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#017F9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D91B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EDEE

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.

#79230D

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: #017F9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #017F9E;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-universe: #017F9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-universe': '#017F9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#017F9E] text-[#017F9E]

SCSS

$deep-universe: #017F9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #017F9E?

#017F9E is Deep Universe, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #017F9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Universe?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Universe?

Deep Universe 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 Deep Universe?

You can download Deep Universe 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 Deep Universe?

The hex code is #017F9E. In RGB it's 1, 127, 158, and in HSL it's 192°, 99%, 31%.

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