BLUES

Blue Opal

#124168

RGB 18, 65, 104 · HSL 207°, 70%, 24% · CMYK 83, 38, 0, 59

Blue Opal is #124168 in HEX — rgb(18, 65, 104), hsl(207°, 70%, 24%), cmyk(83%, 38%, 0%, 59%).

Blue Opal pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 207°, 70%, 24%. 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#124168

RGB18, 65, 104

HSL207°, 70%, 24%

HSV207°, 83%, 41%

CMYK83, 38, 0, 59

Decimal1196392

CSS RGBrgb(18, 65, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(207, 70%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Planetarium 560D-7

ΔE 1.6 · #14446A

Dulux

Blue Mosque S39E9

ΔE 2.5 · #21446B

Sherwin-Williams

Commodore SW6524

ΔE 4.2 · #25476A

Benjamin Moore

Downpour 2063-20

ΔE 4.3 · #26476A

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 4.5 · #003B67

Vista Paint

Inky Sea K-1244

ΔE 4.8 · #274B71

PPG

Blue Tang 10-32 · 1160-7

ΔE 5.6 · #2A4B6E

Kilz

Indigo RH220

ΔE 6.6 · #314973

Dunn-Edwards

Slumber DE5860

ΔE 7.6 · #2D517C

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Spray 662

ΔE 9.1 · #005379

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 9.2 · #1B5583

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 9.4 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10 · #3A5170

Valspar

Precious Sapphire 4010-7

ΔE 12.2 · #44597E

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 20.5 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 22 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#124168

#683912

Analogous

#126864

#124168

#121768

Triadic

#124168

#681241

#416812

Split-Complementary

#124168

#681217

#686412

Tetradic

#124168

#641268

#683912

#176812

Monochromatic

#040E16

#071927

#124168

#1E6AA9

#3892DC

Rectangle

#124168

#391268

#683912

#416812

Compound

#124168

#121768

#683912

#686412

Variations

Lighter

#1E6BAA

#4692D0

#9ABEDC

Darker

#0D3555

#08243C

#041523

Saturation

#303E4A

#124168

#094271

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

10.60:1

AAA

vs Black

1.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#124168

#273C69

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#124168

#3C3C64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#124168

#024842

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Opal 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

#4D5D69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#124168

Daylight 5500K

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

#3A628D

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.

#533115

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: #124168;

CSS — background

background-color: #124168;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-opal: #124168;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-opal': '#124168' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#124168] text-[#124168]

SCSS

$blue-opal: #124168;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #124168?

#124168 is Blue Opal, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #124168 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Opal?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Opal?

Blue Opal 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 Blue Opal?

You can download Blue Opal 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 Blue Opal?

The hex code is #124168. In RGB it's 18, 65, 104, and in HSL it's 207°, 70%, 24%.

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