BLUES

Blue

#142571

RGB 20, 37, 113 · HSL 229°, 70%, 26% · CMYK 82, 67, 0, 56

Blue is #142571 in HEX — rgb(20, 37, 113), hsl(229°, 70%, 26%), cmyk(82%, 67%, 0%, 56%).

Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 229°, 70%, 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#142571
RGB20, 37, 113
HSL229°, 70%, 26%
HSV229°, 82%, 44%
CMYK82, 67, 0, 56
Decimal1320305
CSS RGBrgb(20, 37, 113)
CSS HSLhsl(229, 70%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Midnight Sky S-H-620

ΔE 5 · #1C2F80

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 8.6 · #1E2D6E

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 11.5 · #243F90

Vista Paint

Evening Magic K-96

ΔE 15.3 · #343C79

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 16.2 · #243973

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 17.2 · #1F4992

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 18.5 · #354079

Dunn-Edwards

Indigo Night DEA138

ΔE 20.3 · #324680

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 20.7 · #4D4985

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 21.5 · #445397

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 24.8 · #3C4C80

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 24.8 · #484E83

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 26.9 · #604C7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 32.5 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 35.6 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 43.1 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#142571
#716014

Analogous

#145371
#142571
#311471

Triadic

#142571
#711425
#257114

Split-Complementary

#142571
#713114
#537114

Tetradic

#142571
#711453
#716014
#147131

Monochromatic

#040716
#081030
#142571
#1F3AB2
#405DDD

Rectangle

#142571
#601471
#716014
#257114

Compound

#142571
#311471
#716014
#537114

Variations

Lighter

#1F3AB1
#4A63D1
#9DA8DD

Darker

#0E1C5C
#081341
#040A26

Saturation

#343950
#142571
#0A1F7B

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

13.70:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#142571
#002E71

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#142571
#23236B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#142571
#003A2D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue 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

#4E4870

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#142571

Daylight 5500K

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

#3C4D94

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E9ED

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.

#5A4E17

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: #142571;
CSS — background 
background-color: #142571;
CSS Variable 
--color-blue: #142571;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'blue': '#142571' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#142571] text-[#142571]
SCSS 
$blue: #142571;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #142571?

#142571 is Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #142571 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

Blue 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?

You can download Blue 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?

The hex code is #142571. In RGB it's 20, 37, 113, and in HSL it's 229°, 70%, 26%.

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