BLUES

Nocturnal Expedition

#114C5A

RGB 17, 76, 90 · HSL 192°, 68%, 21% · CMYK 81, 16, 0, 65

Nocturnal Expedition is #114C5A in HEX — rgb(17, 76, 90), hsl(192°, 68%, 21%), cmyk(81%, 16%, 0%, 65%).

Nocturnal Expedition pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 68%, 21%. 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#114C5A

RGB17, 76, 90

HSL192°, 68%, 21%

HSV192°, 81%, 35%

CMYK81, 16, 0, 65

Decimal1133658

CSS RGBrgb(17, 76, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 68%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Teal 2055-10

ΔE 3 · #154653

Behr

Kingfisher 520F-7

ΔE 3.1 · #22515D

Dulux

Sultan's Silk S33D9

ΔE 3.4 · #134758

Vista Paint

Sophisticated Teal K-1249

ΔE 4.5 · #244954

Sherwin-Williams

Moscow Midnight SW9142

ΔE 4.6 · #204652

PPG

Blue Bayberry 1149-7

ΔE 5.4 · #2D5360

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 5.5 · #025669

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Period 690

ΔE 6.1 · #075158

Dunn-Edwards

Encore Teal DEA182

ΔE 6.5 · #30525B

Valspar

Classic Teal 5011-8

ΔE 7.7 · #285B62

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 10.4 · #395255

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 11 · #3D4E57

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 11.9 · #006673

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 13.2 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 15 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 15.6 · #334059

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#114C5A

#5A2011

Analogous

#115A44

#114C5A

#11275A

Triadic

#114C5A

#5A114B

#4B5A11

Split-Complementary

#114C5A

#5A1127

#5A4411

Tetradic

#114C5A

#44115A

#5A2011

#275A11

Monochromatic

#041215

#05161A

#114C5A

#1D819A

#2DB5D7

Rectangle

#114C5A

#20115A

#5A2011

#4B5A11

Compound

#114C5A

#11275A

#5A2011

#5A4411

Variations

Lighter

#1E849E

#40B0CC

#97CDDA

Darker

#0C3D49

#072B33

#04191F

Saturation

#2B3C40

#114B5A

#095163

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

9.52:1

AAA

vs Black

2.21:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#114C5A

#38415B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#114C5A

#464658

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#114C5A

#104E4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Nocturnal Expedition 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

#4C665F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#114C5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#396B83

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#481E13

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: #114C5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #114C5A;

CSS Variable

--color-nocturnal-expedition: #114C5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nocturnal-expedition': '#114C5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#114C5A] text-[#114C5A]

SCSS

$nocturnal-expedition: #114C5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #114C5A?

#114C5A is Nocturnal Expedition, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #114C5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nocturnal Expedition?

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

What colors pair well with Nocturnal Expedition?

Nocturnal Expedition 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 Nocturnal Expedition?

You can download Nocturnal Expedition 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 Nocturnal Expedition?

The hex code is #114C5A. In RGB it's 17, 76, 90, and in HSL it's 192°, 68%, 21%.

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