BLUES

Pure Light Blue

#036C91

RGB 3, 108, 145 · HSL 196°, 96%, 29% · CMYK 98, 26, 0, 43

Pure Light Blue is #036C91 in HEX — rgb(3, 108, 145), hsl(196°, 96%, 29%), cmyk(98%, 26%, 0%, 43%).

Pure Light Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 96%, 29%. 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#036C91

RGB3, 108, 145

HSL196°, 96%, 29%

HSV196°, 98%, 57%

CMYK98, 26, 0, 43

Decimal224401

CSS RGBrgb(3, 108, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 96%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Ahoy! Blue K-1246

ΔE 0.6 · #006C92

Dulux

Cairns S34E6

ΔE 2.6 · #0A7092

PPG

Port Au Prince 1238-7

ΔE 2.8 · #006A93

Behr

Ice Cave M480-7

ΔE 2.9 · #1F6E8F

Benjamin Moore

Laguna 2059-30

ΔE 4.2 · #01729D

Valspar

Pacific Pleasure 5009-10

ΔE 4.3 · #146C8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Tory Blue historic-tory-blue

ΔE 4.7 · #2B708F

Sherwin-Williams

Adriatic Sea SW6790

ΔE 5.3 · #016081

Kilz

Wind Surfing RD110-02

ΔE 6 · #366C8E

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Tune DE5831

ΔE 6.4 · #02708C

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 11 · #2A6478

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 11.2 · #1882B4

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 15.7 · #006673

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 17 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 18.3 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 18.8 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#036C91

#912903

Analogous

#039170

#036C91

#032491

Triadic

#036C91

#91036B

#6B9103

Split-Complementary

#036C91

#910324

#917003

Tetradic

#036C91

#700391

#912903

#249103

Monochromatic

#011219

#013446

#036C91

#04A2DC

#32C5FB

Rectangle

#036C91

#290391

#912903

#6B9103

Compound

#036C91

#032491

#912903

#917003

Variations

Lighter

#04A0D8

#3ABCEB

#95D4EA

Darker

#005776

#003C51

#00232F

Saturation

#35545F

#036B91

#016C92

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

5.90:1

vs Black

3.56:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#036C91

#495E92

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#036C91

#63638D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#036C91

#00726C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Pure Light Blue 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

#427E88

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#036C91

Daylight 5500K

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

#2F83AC

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.

#71270D

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: #036C91;

CSS — background

background-color: #036C91;

CSS Variable

--color-pure-light-blue: #036C91;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pure-light-blue': '#036C91' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#036C91] text-[#036C91]

SCSS

$pure-light-blue: #036C91;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #036C91?

#036C91 is Pure Light Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #036C91 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pure Light Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Pure Light Blue?

Pure Light Blue 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 Pure Light Blue?

You can download Pure Light Blue 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 Pure Light Blue?

The hex code is #036C91. In RGB it's 3, 108, 145, and in HSL it's 196°, 96%, 29%.

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