BLUES
Dark Royal Blue
#144B86
Sitting at HSL 211°, 74%, 30%, Dark Royal Blue reads deep and cool. The color's high saturation makes it bold and immediate and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in bedrooms, studies, dining rooms. Designers pair it with cream walls, walnut furniture, brass fixtures, leather for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Dark Royal Blue 2065-20
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, studies, dining rooms
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, brass fixtures, leather
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Dark Royal Blue
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #144B86?
#144B86 is Dark Royal Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.
Is #144B86 warm or cool?
Dark Royal Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Dark Royal Blue?
Dark Royal Blue works well in bedrooms, studies, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Dark Royal Blue?
Dark Royal Blue pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, brass fixtures, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Dark Royal Blue?
You can download Dark Royal 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 RGB value of #144B86?
#144B86 converts to RGB 20, 75, 134.