BLUES

Shadowdancer

#111155

RGB 17, 17, 85 · HSL 240°, 67%, 20% · CMYK 80, 80, 0, 67

Shadowdancer is #111155 in HEX — rgb(17, 17, 85), hsl(240°, 67%, 20%), cmyk(80%, 80%, 0%, 67%).

Shadowdancer pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 240°, 67%, 20%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#111155

RGB17, 17, 85

HSL240°, 67%, 20%

HSV240°, 80%, 33%

CMYK80, 80, 0, 67

Decimal1118549

CSS RGBrgb(17, 17, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 67%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plum S-H-670

ΔE 12.9 · #392B6F

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 13.4 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 20 · #3C3973

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 20.7 · #243973

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 21.1 · #243F90

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 23.3 · #354079

Dulux

Kellands Pond NZ10F6

ΔE 24.3 · #1F3665

Dunn-Edwards

Cobalt DEA140

ΔE 25.6 · #3C4378

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 25.6 · #1F4992

Sherwin-Williams

Valiant Violet SW6818

ΔE 28 · #3E4371

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 28.7 · #564371

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 29 · #5A4E88

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 29.5 · #48436D

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 36.7 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 40.1 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 44.6 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

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

#111155

#555511

Analogous

#113355

#111155

#331155

Triadic

#111155

#551111

#115511

Split-Complementary

#111155

#553311

#335511

Tetradic

#111155

#551133

#555511

#115533

Monochromatic

#040415

#111155

#1D1D95

#2A2AD5

Rectangle

#111155

#551155

#555511

#115511

Compound

#111155

#331155

#555511

#335511

Variations

Lighter

#1E1E99

#3F3FCA

#9696D9

Darker

#0C0C46

#070731

#04041D

Saturation

#29293D

#111155

#08085E

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

17.00:1

AAA

vs Black

1.24:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#111155

#001E55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#111155

#111150

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#111155

#00261B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Shadowdancer 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

#4C395B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#111155

Daylight 5500K

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

#393E7F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E8ED

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.

#484814

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: #111155;

CSS — background

background-color: #111155;

CSS Variable

--color-shadowdancer: #111155;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shadowdancer': '#111155' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#111155] text-[#111155]

SCSS

$shadowdancer: #111155;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #111155?

#111155 is Shadowdancer, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #111155 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shadowdancer?

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

What colors pair well with Shadowdancer?

Shadowdancer 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 Shadowdancer?

You can download Shadowdancer 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 Shadowdancer?

The hex code is #111155. In RGB it's 17, 17, 85, and in HSL it's 240°, 67%, 20%.

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