BLUES

Forest Blues

#0D4462

RGB 13, 68, 98 · HSL 201°, 77%, 22% · CMYK 87, 31, 0, 62

Forest Blues is #0D4462 in HEX — rgb(13, 68, 98), hsl(201°, 77%, 22%), cmyk(87%, 31%, 0%, 62%).

Forest Blues pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 77%, 22%. 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#0D4462

RGB13, 68, 98

HSL201°, 77%, 22%

HSV201°, 87%, 38%

CMYK87, 31, 0, 62

Decimal869474

CSS RGBrgb(13, 68, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 77%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Superstar S36F9

ΔE 3 · #1C4969

Behr

Velvet Evening 540F-7

ΔE 3 · #1B4660

Benjamin Moore

Adriatic CSP-660

ΔE 3.2 · #014864

Sherwin-Williams

Loyal Blue SW6510

ΔE 4.2 · #01455E

Vista Paint

Prairie Night K-136

ΔE 4.7 · #244667

PPG

Singing The Blues 1159-7

ΔE 5.7 · #2B4D68

Kilz

Fountain Pen RC100-02

ΔE 7.8 · #354A67

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Ocean DEA135

ΔE 7.8 · #2A4B5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Spray 662

ΔE 8 · #005379

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.3 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.5 · #334059

RAL

Ocean Blue 5020

ΔE 9.8 · #1D334A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 10.1 · #1D375C

Valspar

Indigo Cloth 4009-7

ΔE 10.8 · #3D5872

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 15.9 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 17.5 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#0D4462

#632B0D

Analogous

#0D6356

#0D4462

#0D1A63

Triadic

#0D4462

#630D45

#45630D

Split-Complementary

#0D4462

#630D1A

#63560D

Tetradic

#0D4462

#560D63

#632B0D

#1A630D

Monochromatic

#031017

#041620

#0D4462

#1674A7

#26A1E3

Rectangle

#0D4462

#2B0D63

#632B0D

#45630D

Compound

#0D4462

#0D1A63

#632B0D

#63560D

Variations

Lighter

#1676AA

#3A9FD6

#94C5DF

Darker

#093851

#052739

#021722

Saturation

#2B3C45

#0D4563

#06476A

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

10.39:1

AAA

vs Black

2.02:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#0D4462

#2C3C63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0D4462

#3E3E5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0D4462

#024944

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Forest Blues 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

#496065

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0D4462

Daylight 5500K

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

#366589

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#4F2610

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

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: #0D4462;

CSS — background

background-color: #0D4462;

CSS Variable

--color-forest-blues: #0D4462;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forest-blues': '#0D4462' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0D4462] text-[#0D4462]

SCSS

$forest-blues: #0D4462;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0D4462?

#0D4462 is Forest Blues, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #0D4462 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Forest Blues?

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

What colors pair well with Forest Blues?

Forest Blues 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 Forest Blues?

You can download Forest Blues 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 Forest Blues?

The hex code is #0D4462. In RGB it's 13, 68, 98, and in HSL it's 201°, 77%, 22%.

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