BLUES

Whale’s Tale

#115A82

RGB 17, 90, 130 · HSL 201°, 77%, 29% · CMYK 87, 31, 0, 49

Whale’s Tale is #115A82 in HEX — rgb(17, 90, 130), hsl(201°, 77%, 29%), cmyk(87%, 31%, 0%, 49%).

Whale’s Tale pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 77%, 29%. 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#115A82
RGB17, 90, 130
HSL201°, 77%, 29%
HSV201°, 87%, 51%
CMYK87, 31, 0, 49
Decimal1137282
CSS RGBrgb(17, 90, 130)
CSS HSLhsl(201, 77%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Animation 1159-6

ΔE 1.4 · #1D5C83

Benjamin Moore

Mistral CC-842

ΔE 1.8 · #11567E

Dulux

Sea Cave S34G8

ΔE 1.9 · #005D86

Sherwin-Williams

Jay Blue SW6797

ΔE 2 · #015D87

Vista Paint

Citadel Blue K-168

ΔE 2.6 · #00547B

Behr

Superior Blue S490-7

ΔE 2.6 · #255B83

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Spray 662

ΔE 3.1 · #005379

Dunn-Edwards

Ink Blotch DE5839

ΔE 3.2 · #00608B

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 5.5 · #1B5583

Kilz

Luxurious Blue RC280-02

ΔE 5.7 · #355F88

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 6 · #195584

Valspar

Egyptian Blue 4011-7

ΔE 8.3 · #42658A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.5 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 14.4 · #003B67

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17.2 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 20.9 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#115A82
#833911

Analogous

#118372
#115A82
#112283

Triadic

#115A82
#83115B
#5B8311

Split-Complementary

#115A82
#831122
#837211

Tetradic

#115A82
#721183
#833911
#228311

Monochromatic

#031017
#082C3F
#115A82
#1A8AC7
#46AFE7

Rectangle

#115A82
#391183
#833911
#5B8311

Compound

#115A82
#112283
#833911
#837211

Variations

Lighter

#1988C3
#4BA8D9
#9DCAE2

Darker

#0B4A6B
#06334B
#031E2D

Saturation

#394F5B
#115B83
#095E8B

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)

Aa

vs White

7.48:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#115A82
#3A5083

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#115A82
#53537E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#115A82
#00615B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Whale’s Tale 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

#4C707D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#115A82

Daylight 5500K

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

#3975A1

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.

#683316

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

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: #115A82;
CSS — background 
background-color: #115A82;
CSS Variable 
--color-whale’s-tale: #115A82;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'whale’s-tale': '#115A82' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#115A82] text-[#115A82]
SCSS 
$whale’s-tale: #115A82;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #115A82?

#115A82 is Whale’s Tale, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #115A82 warm or cool?

Whale’s Tale reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Whale’s Tale?

Whale’s Tale works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Whale’s Tale?

Whale’s Tale 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 Whale’s Tale?

You can download Whale’s Tale 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 Whale’s Tale?

The hex code is #115A82. In RGB it's 17, 90, 130, and in HSL it's 201°, 77%, 29%.

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