BLUES

Swimmer

#0A97BF

RGB 10, 151, 191 · HSL 193°, 90%, 39% · CMYK 95, 21, 0, 25

Swimmer is #0A97BF in HEX — rgb(10, 151, 191), hsl(193°, 90%, 39%), cmyk(95%, 21%, 0%, 25%).

Swimmer pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 193°, 90%, 39%. 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#0A97BF

RGB10, 151, 191

HSL193°, 90%, 39%

HSV193°, 95%, 75%

CMYK95, 21, 0, 25

Decimal694207

CSS RGBrgb(10, 151, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 90%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Swimmer S34G4

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Major Blue SW6795

ΔE 3 · #289EC4

PPG

Bellflower 1237-6

ΔE 3 · #1993BE

Vista Paint

Charybdis C-660

ΔE 3.7 · #1DA1C9

Valspar

Pool Party 5002-10B

ΔE 3.9 · #2D9ABC

Benjamin Moore

Yosemite 2059-40

ΔE 4.2 · #18A2C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Charybdis 661

ΔE 4.5 · #16A3CB

Dunn-Edwards

Pool Party DE5837

ΔE 4.8 · #0098C8

Kilz

Hero Blue RD280-02

ΔE 5.1 · #1898C8

Behr

Tibetan Turquoise MQ4-53

ΔE 6.8 · #0086AA

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 9.5 · #599EC4

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 11.6 · #1882B4

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 17.4 · #3B83BD

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 19.3 · #6C8EA3

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 20.5 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 22.5 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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 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

#0A97BF

#BD310A

Analogous

#0ABD8A

#0A97BF

#0A3DBD

Triadic

#0A97BF

#BD0A96

#96BD0A

Split-Complementary

#0A97BF

#BD0A3D

#BD8A0A

Tetradic

#0A97BF

#8A0ABD

#BD310A

#3DBD0A

Monochromatic

#02232C

#065C74

#0A97BF

#20C6F3

#69D8F7

Rectangle

#0A97BF

#310ABD

#BD310A

#96BD0A

Compound

#0A97BF

#0A3DBD

#BD310A

#BD8A0A

Variations

Lighter

#13C2F3

#5ACAE9

#A6DCEB

Darker

#047A9B

#01556D

#003240

Saturation

#49737E

#0A96BD

#0599C2

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

3.39:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.19:1

Deuteranopia

#0A97BF

#6B82C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0A97BF

#8B8BBA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0A97BF

#009D96

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Swimmer 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

#479EAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0A97BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#34A3CF

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.

#953014

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: #0A97BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #0A97BF;

CSS Variable

--color-swimmer: #0A97BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swimmer': '#0A97BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0A97BF] text-[#0A97BF]

SCSS

$swimmer: #0A97BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0A97BF?

#0A97BF is Swimmer, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0A97BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Swimmer?

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

What colors pair well with Swimmer?

Swimmer 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 Swimmer?

You can download Swimmer 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 Swimmer?

The hex code is #0A97BF. In RGB it's 10, 151, 191, and in HSL it's 193°, 90%, 39%.

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