BLUES

Evil Eye

#1100CC

RGB 17, 0, 204 · HSL 245°, 100%, 40% · CMYK 92, 100, 0, 20

Evil Eye is #1100CC in HEX — rgb(17, 0, 204), hsl(245°, 100%, 40%), cmyk(92%, 100%, 0%, 20%).

Evil Eye pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 245°, 100%, 40%. 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#1100CC

RGB17, 0, 204

HSL245°, 100%, 40%

HSV245°, 100%, 80%

CMYK92, 100, 0, 20

Decimal1114316

CSS RGBrgb(17, 0, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(245, 100%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Canyon Iris P540-7

ΔE 24.8 · #2A3DD6

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 63.9 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 70.8 · #1E2D6E

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 71.4 · #1F4992

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 73.1 · #50498A

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 74.2 · #445397

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 75.3 · #324A8B

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 75.8 · #845998

Dulux

Purple Geisha SB8G7

ΔE 76.1 · #54518F

Benjamin Moore

Scandinavian 2068-30

ΔE 76.1 · #4F4F8D

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 78.6 · #776BAB

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 79.6 · #815A92

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 80.9 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 82.4 · #514C7E

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 84.9 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 97.5 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#1100CC

#BBCC00

Analogous

#0055CC

#1100CC

#7700CC

Triadic

#1100CC

#CC1100

#00CC11

Split-Complementary

#1100CC

#CC7700

#55CC00

Tetradic

#1100CC

#CC0055

#BBCC00

#00CC77

Monochromatic

#040033

#0B0080

#1100CC

#2D1AFF

#7366FF

Rectangle

#1100CC

#CC00BB

#BBCC00

#00CC11

Compound

#1100CC

#7700CC

#BBCC00

#55CC00

Variations

Lighter

#1F0AFF

#6255F1

#AAA4EF

Darker

#0E00A3

#090070

#050041

Saturation

#4C4785

#1100CC

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

11.08:1

AAA

vs Black

1.90:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1100CC

#0043CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1100CC

#0303C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1100CC

#005836

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Evil Eye 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

#4C2DB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1100CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#3932D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E7EE

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.

#919C11

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: #1100CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #1100CC;

CSS Variable

--color-evil-eye: #1100CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evil-eye': '#1100CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1100CC] text-[#1100CC]

SCSS

$evil-eye: #1100CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1100CC?

#1100CC is Evil Eye, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1100CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Evil Eye?

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

What colors pair well with Evil Eye?

Evil Eye 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 Evil Eye?

You can download Evil Eye 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 Evil Eye?

The hex code is #1100CC. In RGB it's 17, 0, 204, and in HSL it's 245°, 100%, 40%.

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