BLUES

Inoffensive Blue

#114477

RGB 17, 68, 119 · HSL 210°, 75%, 27% · CMYK 86, 43, 0, 53

Inoffensive Blue is #114477 in HEX — rgb(17, 68, 119), hsl(210°, 75%, 27%), cmyk(86%, 43%, 0%, 53%).

Inoffensive Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 75%, 27%. 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#114477

RGB17, 68, 119

HSL210°, 75%, 27%

HSV210°, 86%, 47%

CMYK86, 43, 0, 53

Decimal1131639

CSS RGBrgb(17, 68, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 75%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Honorable Blue SW6811

ΔE 1.4 · #164576

Dulux

Affinity S39G9

ΔE 2.4 · #18497E

Benjamin Moore

Patriot 2064-20

ΔE 3.2 · #194B7D

Behr

Inked M510-7

ΔE 4.3 · #234673

Dunn-Edwards

Nautical DEA139

ΔE 4.8 · #2E4A7D

PPG

Brilliant Blue 1161-7

ΔE 5.3 · #234E86

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 5.8 · #003B67

Hallman-Lindsay

Florida Waters 599

ΔE 6.4 · #2A4983

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 6.6 · #063971

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 6.9 · #285489

Vista Paint

Sailor's Eyes K-1241

ΔE 7.5 · #394778

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 8.4 · #195584

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 11 · #465380

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 14.6 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 14.7 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 23.3 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#114477

#784511

Analogous

#117878

#114477

#111178

Triadic

#114477

#781145

#457811

Split-Complementary

#114477

#781111

#787811

Tetradic

#114477

#781178

#784511

#117811

Monochromatic

#030D16

#081F36

#114477

#1B6BBB

#3F91E4

Rectangle

#114477

#451178

#784511

#457811

Compound

#114477

#111178

#784511

#787811

Variations

Lighter

#1B6ABA

#488FD7

#9CBEE0

Darker

#0C3762

#072645

#031629

Saturation

#354554

#114578

#094581

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

9.92:1

AAA

vs Black

2.12:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#114477

#224077

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#114477

#3E3E72

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#114477

#004E47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Inoffensive Blue 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

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How it looks under different light

#4C6074

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#114477

Daylight 5500K

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

#396599

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#603B15

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: #114477;

CSS — background

background-color: #114477;

CSS Variable

--color-inoffensive-blue: #114477;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'inoffensive-blue': '#114477' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#114477] text-[#114477]

SCSS

$inoffensive-blue: #114477;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #114477?

#114477 is Inoffensive Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #114477 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Inoffensive Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Inoffensive Blue?

Inoffensive Blue 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 Inoffensive Blue?

You can download Inoffensive Blue 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 Inoffensive Blue?

The hex code is #114477. In RGB it's 17, 68, 119, and in HSL it's 210°, 75%, 27%.

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