BLUES

Rich Electric Blue

#0892D0

RGB 8, 146, 208 · HSL 199°, 93%, 42% · CMYK 96, 30, 0, 18

Rich Electric Blue is #0892D0 in HEX — rgb(8, 146, 208), hsl(199°, 93%, 42%), cmyk(96%, 30%, 0%, 18%).

Rich Electric Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 93%, 42%. 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#0892D0

RGB8, 146, 208

HSL199°, 93%, 42%

HSV199°, 96%, 82%

CMYK96, 30, 0, 18

Decimal561872

CSS RGBrgb(8, 146, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 93%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Utah 2065-40

ΔE 1.7 · #1D95D1

Behr

Celebration Blue MQ4-57

ΔE 2.5 · #008DC8

Dunn-Edwards

Splish Splash DE5844

ΔE 3.2 · #3194CE

Dulux

Water Raceway S35H5 · SB8D7

ΔE 3.5 · #0089C7

Valspar

Blue Burst 4008-10B

ΔE 3.8 · #3097D0

PPG

Newport Blue 1240-6

ΔE 3.9 · #1C8AC9

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamic Blue SW6958

ΔE 6.2 · #0192C6

Vista Paint

Breathtaking Blue K-130

ΔE 8.4 · #569AD7

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 8.6 · #3B83BD

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 8.9 · #1882B4

Kilz

Hero Blue RD280-02

ΔE 9 · #1898C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Skylla 640

ΔE 11.7 · #1F7CC2

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 15.4 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 17.9 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 25.4 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 32.9 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#0892D0

#CF4707

Analogous

#07CFAA

#0892D0

#072CCF

Triadic

#0892D0

#CF0790

#90CF07

Split-Complementary

#0892D0

#CF072C

#CFAA07

Tetradic

#0892D0

#AA07CF

#CF4707

#2CCF07

Monochromatic

#02293B

#055C85

#0892D0

#2BB7F7

#75D0FA

Rectangle

#0892D0

#4707CF

#CF4707

#90CF07

Compound

#0892D0

#072CCF

#CF4707

#CFAA07

Variations

Lighter

#1BB1F7

#60C0EC

#AAD8ED

Darker

#0274A9

#005176

#002F45

Saturation

#4D7689

#0790CF

#0491D2

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

3.48:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.03:1

Deuteranopia

#0892D0

#5F82D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0892D0

#8686C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0892D0

#009D93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Rich Electric 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

#459AB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0892D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#339FDB

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.

#A34113

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: #0892D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #0892D0;

CSS Variable

--color-rich-electric-blue: #0892D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rich-electric-blue': '#0892D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0892D0] text-[#0892D0]

SCSS

$rich-electric-blue: #0892D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0892D0?

#0892D0 is Rich Electric Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0892D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rich Electric Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Rich Electric Blue?

Rich Electric 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 Rich Electric Blue?

You can download Rich Electric 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 Rich Electric Blue?

The hex code is #0892D0. In RGB it's 8, 146, 208, and in HSL it's 199°, 93%, 42%.

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