BLUES

Liberalist

#0C4792

RGB 12, 71, 146 · HSL 214°, 85%, 31% · CMYK 92, 51, 0, 43

Liberalist is #0C4792 in HEX — rgb(12, 71, 146), hsl(214°, 85%, 31%), cmyk(92%, 51%, 0%, 43%).

Liberalist pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 85%, 31%. 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#0C4792

RGB12, 71, 146

HSL214°, 85%, 31%

HSV214°, 92%, 57%

CMYK92, 51, 0, 43

Decimal804754

CSS RGBrgb(12, 71, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 85%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 2.1 · #1F4992

Behr

Royal Breeze S-H-560

ΔE 3 · #0C4B93

Vista Paint

Dancing Sea C-640

ΔE 5 · #224B8F

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2066-20

ΔE 6.3 · #014F94

Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing Sea 641

ΔE 6.7 · #1C4D8F

Dulux

Mondrian Blue S39H9

ΔE 7.2 · #0F4B8C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 7.4 · #243F90

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Sapphire DEA137

ΔE 7.5 · #1D4E8F

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 9.6 · #445397

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 12.7 · #063971

Sherwin-Williams

Frank Blue SW6967

ΔE 15.1 · #225288

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 15.9 · #285489

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 16.1 · #484E83

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 20.5 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 20.5 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 32.3 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#0C4792

#92580C

Analogous

#0C8992

#0C4792

#150C92

Triadic

#0C4792

#920C46

#46920C

Split-Complementary

#0C4792

#92150C

#89920C

Tetradic

#0C4792

#920C89

#92580C

#0C9215

Monochromatic

#020B18

#06244B

#0C4792

#1268D9

#4790F0

Rectangle

#0C4792

#580C92

#92580C

#46920C

Compound

#0C4792

#150C92

#92580C

#89920C

Variations

Lighter

#1165D3

#498BE2

#9DBDE6

Darker

#073878

#032654

#011632

Saturation

#3B4C63

#0C4692

#064598

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

9.01:1

AAA

vs Black

2.33:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#0C4792

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0C4792

#41418B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0C4792

#00584C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Liberalist 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

#486289

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0C4792

Daylight 5500K

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

#3667AD

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.

#744A13

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: #0C4792;

CSS — background

background-color: #0C4792;

CSS Variable

--color-liberalist: #0C4792;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'liberalist': '#0C4792' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0C4792] text-[#0C4792]

SCSS

$liberalist: #0C4792;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0C4792?

#0C4792 is Liberalist, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0C4792 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Liberalist?

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

What colors pair well with Liberalist?

Liberalist 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 Liberalist?

You can download Liberalist 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 Liberalist?

The hex code is #0C4792. In RGB it's 12, 71, 146, and in HSL it's 214°, 85%, 31%.

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