BLUES

Azure Dragon

#053976

RGB 5, 57, 118 · HSL 212°, 92%, 24% · CMYK 96, 52, 0, 54

Azure Dragon is #053976 in HEX — rgb(5, 57, 118), hsl(212°, 92%, 24%), cmyk(96%, 52%, 0%, 54%).

Azure Dragon pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 212°, 92%, 24%. 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#053976
RGB5, 57, 118
HSL212°, 92%, 24%
HSV212°, 96%, 46%
CMYK96, 52, 0, 54
Decimal342390
CSS RGBrgb(5, 57, 118)
CSS HSLhsl(212, 92%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Deep Royal 580D-7

ΔE 2.6 · #143A7A

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 3.4 · #063971

Vista Paint

Florida Waters C-598

ΔE 3.9 · #1F3F7F

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 4.2 · #243973

Dunn-Edwards

Indigo Night DEA138

ΔE 7.7 · #324680

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 7.7 · #354079

Dulux

True Blue S40H9

ΔE 7.7 · #194983

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 9.6 · #1F4992

PPG

Brilliant Blue 1161-7

ΔE 10.3 · #234E86

Sherwin-Williams

Honorable Blue SW6811

ΔE 10.5 · #164576

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 12.2 · #003B67

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 13.6 · #285489

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 13.8 · #484E83

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 17.1 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 23 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 30.4 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#053976
#764105

Analogous

#057276
#053976
#090576

Triadic

#053976
#760539
#397605

Split-Complementary

#053976
#760905
#727605

Tetradic

#053976
#760572
#764105
#057609

Monochromatic

#010C18
#02162C
#053976
#085DBF
#1E83F6

Rectangle

#053976
#410576
#764105
#397605

Compound

#053976
#090576
#764105
#727605

Variations

Lighter

#085EC0
#3085E6
#8FB8E7

Darker

#022E60
#001F43
#001227

Saturation

#2C3C4E
#053976
#023978

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)

Aa

vs White

11.33:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#053976
#0A3876

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#053976
#343470

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#053976
#00473D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Azure Dragon 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

#435774

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#053976

Daylight 5500K

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

#305C98

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EAEE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5D370B

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

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: #053976;
CSS — background 
background-color: #053976;
CSS Variable 
--color-azure-dragon: #053976;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'azure-dragon': '#053976' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#053976] text-[#053976]
SCSS 
$azure-dragon: #053976;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #053976?

#053976 is Azure Dragon, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #053976 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Azure Dragon?

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

What colors pair well with Azure Dragon?

Azure Dragon 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 Azure Dragon?

You can download Azure Dragon 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 Azure Dragon?

The hex code is #053976. In RGB it's 5, 57, 118, and in HSL it's 212°, 92%, 24%.

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