BLUES

Mistral

#11567E

RGB 17, 86, 126 · HSL 202°, 76%, 28% · CMYK 87, 32, 0, 51

Mistral is #11567E in HEX — rgb(17, 86, 126), hsl(202°, 76%, 28%), cmyk(87%, 32%, 0%, 51%).

Mistral pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 76%, 28%. 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#11567E

RGB17, 86, 126

HSL202°, 76%, 28%

HSV202°, 87%, 49%

CMYK87, 32, 0, 51

Decimal1136254

CSS RGBrgb(17, 86, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(202, 76%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mistral CC-842

Exact match

Dulux

China Seas S35G9

ΔE 1.5 · #03537C

Vista Paint

Citadel Blue K-168

ΔE 1.6 · #00547B

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Spray 662

ΔE 2.2 · #005379

PPG

Animation 1159-6

ΔE 2.6 · #1D5C83

Behr

Superior Blue S490-7

ΔE 2.9 · #255B83

Sherwin-Williams

Jay Blue SW6797

ΔE 3.5 · #015D87

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 4.6 · #1B5583

Dunn-Edwards

Ink Blotch DE5839

ΔE 4.8 · #00608B

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 5.1 · #195584

Kilz

Luxurious Blue RC280-02

ΔE 6 · #355F88

Valspar

Egyptian Blue 4011-7

ΔE 9 · #42658A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.6 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 12.7 · #003B67

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17.6 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 20.7 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#11567E

#7E3911

Analogous

#117E6F

#11567E

#11207E

Triadic

#11567E

#7E1156

#567E11

Split-Complementary

#11567E

#7E1120

#7E6F11

Tetradic

#11567E

#6F117E

#7E3911

#207E11

Monochromatic

#030F16

#08283A

#11567E

#1A84C1

#43AAE5

Rectangle

#11567E

#39117E

#7E3911

#567E11

Compound

#11567E

#11207E

#7E3911

#7E6F11

Variations

Lighter

#1A82BE

#4AA4D8

#9DC8E1

Darker

#0C4567

#063048

#031C2B

Saturation

#374C58

#11567E

#095886

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

7.91:1

AAA

vs Black

2.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#11567E

#374D7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#11567E

#4F4F7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#11567E

#005D57

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Mistral 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

#4C6D7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#11567E

Daylight 5500K

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

#39729E

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.

#643215

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: #11567E;

CSS — background

background-color: #11567E;

CSS Variable

--color-mistral: #11567E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mistral': '#11567E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#11567E] text-[#11567E]

SCSS

$mistral: #11567E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #11567E?

#11567E is Mistral, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #11567E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mistral?

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

What colors pair well with Mistral?

Mistral 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 Mistral?

You can download Mistral 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 Mistral?

The hex code is #11567E. In RGB it's 17, 86, 126, and in HSL it's 202°, 76%, 28%.

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