BLUES

Magnetic Blue

#05508A

RGB 5, 80, 138 · HSL 206°, 93%, 28% · CMYK 96, 42, 0, 46

Magnetic Blue is #05508A in HEX — rgb(5, 80, 138), hsl(206°, 93%, 28%), cmyk(96%, 42%, 0%, 46%).

Magnetic Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 206°, 93%, 28%. 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#05508A

RGB5, 80, 138

HSL206°, 93%, 28%

HSV206°, 96%, 54%

CMYK96, 42, 0, 46

Decimal348298

CSS RGBrgb(5, 80, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 93%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Magnetic Blue S38H9

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2065-20

ΔE 2.8 · #154C87

Sherwin-Williams

Blueblood SW6966

ΔE 2.8 · #015086

Behr

Express Blue M500-6

ΔE 3.4 · #225389

PPG

Brilliant Blue 1161-7

ΔE 3.4 · #234E86

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 4.5 · #285489

Vista Paint

Wavy Navy K-1245

ΔE 4.9 · #005488

Dunn-Edwards

Lapis DE5846

ΔE 5.9 · #165D95

Hallman-Lindsay

Glacier Bay historic-glacier-bay

ΔE 5.9 · #005C94

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 7.6 · #195584

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 8.2 · #1B5583

Valspar

Deep Space 4008-8C

ΔE 8.2 · #38619B

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 11.8 · #003B67

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 12.2 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 14.8 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 23 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#05508A

#8A3F05

Analogous

#058A81

#05508A

#050E8A

Triadic

#05508A

#8A0550

#508A05

Split-Complementary

#05508A

#8A050E

#8A8105

Tetradic

#05508A

#81058A

#8A3F05

#0E8A05

Monochromatic

#010E19

#022540

#05508A

#087BD4

#30A1F8

Rectangle

#05508A

#3F058A

#8A3F05

#508A05

Compound

#05508A

#050E8A

#8A3F05

#8A8105

Variations

Lighter

#087AD1

#3A9CE8

#95C4E9

Darker

#014171

#002D4F

#001A2E

Saturation

#334A5B

#05508A

#02518C

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

8.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#05508A

#274A8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#05508A

#494984

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#05508A

#005C53

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Magnetic 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

#436983

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#05508A

Daylight 5500K

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

#306EA7

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6D360D

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: #05508A;

CSS — background

background-color: #05508A;

CSS Variable

--color-magnetic-blue: #05508A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magnetic-blue': '#05508A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#05508A] text-[#05508A]

SCSS

$magnetic-blue: #05508A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #05508A?

#05508A is Magnetic Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #05508A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magnetic Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Magnetic Blue?

Magnetic 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 Magnetic Blue?

You can download Magnetic 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 Magnetic Blue?

The hex code is #05508A. In RGB it's 5, 80, 138, and in HSL it's 206°, 93%, 28%.

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