BLUES

Quiet Storm

#135074

RGB 19, 80, 116 · HSL 202°, 72%, 26% · CMYK 84, 31, 0, 55

Quiet Storm is #135074 in HEX — rgb(19, 80, 116), hsl(202°, 72%, 26%), cmyk(84%, 31%, 0%, 55%).

Quiet Storm pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 72%, 26%. 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#135074

RGB19, 80, 116

HSL202°, 72%, 26%

HSV202°, 84%, 45%

CMYK84, 31, 0, 55

Decimal1265780

CSS RGBrgb(19, 80, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(202, 72%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Quiet Storm S-H-540

Exact match

Dulux

Sail Maker S35E9

ΔE 1.6 · #0E5072

Vista Paint

Ocean Spray C-661

ΔE 1.9 · #005177

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Spray 662

ΔE 2.4 · #005379

Sherwin-Williams

Dignity Blue SW6804

ΔE 2.7 · #094C73

Benjamin Moore

Mistral CC-842

ΔE 3.4 · #11567E

PPG

Animation 1159-6

ΔE 5.2 · #1D5C83

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 6.9 · #1B5583

Dunn-Edwards

Slumber DE5860

ΔE 7.2 · #2D517C

Kilz

Thunder Night RC100-01

ΔE 7.3 · #3A5578

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 7.4 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 8 · #3A5170

Valspar

Deep Sea Diving 5001-8C

ΔE 9.2 · #3B5B75

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 11.5 · #003B67

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 17 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 18.7 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#135074

#723613

Analogous

#137265

#135074

#131F72

Triadic

#135074

#72134F

#4F7213

Split-Complementary

#135074

#72131F

#726513

Tetradic

#135074

#651372

#723613

#1F7213

Monochromatic

#040F16

#082130

#135074

#1D7DB4

#3EA4E0

Rectangle

#135074

#361372

#723613

#4F7213

Compound

#135074

#131F72

#723613

#726513

Variations

Lighter

#1D7CB3

#48A0D3

#9CC6DE

Darker

#0D405D

#082C41

#041A27

Saturation

#344651

#134F72

#09527B

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

8.65:1

AAA

vs Black

2.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#135074

#344775

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#135074

#4A4A70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#135074

#045651

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Quiet Storm 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

#4E6972

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#135074

Daylight 5500K

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

#3B6E96

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.

#5B2F16

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: #135074;

CSS — background

background-color: #135074;

CSS Variable

--color-quiet-storm: #135074;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quiet-storm': '#135074' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#135074] text-[#135074]

SCSS

$quiet-storm: #135074;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #135074?

#135074 is Quiet Storm, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #135074 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quiet Storm?

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

What colors pair well with Quiet Storm?

Quiet Storm 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 Quiet Storm?

You can download Quiet Storm 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 Quiet Storm?

The hex code is #135074. In RGB it's 19, 80, 116, and in HSL it's 202°, 72%, 26%.

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