BLUES

Saltwater Denim

#145C78

RGB 20, 92, 120 · HSL 197°, 71%, 27% · CMYK 83, 23, 0, 53

Saltwater Denim is #145C78 in HEX — rgb(20, 92, 120), hsl(197°, 71%, 27%), cmyk(83%, 23%, 0%, 53%).

Saltwater Denim pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 71%, 27%. 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#145C78

RGB20, 92, 120

HSL197°, 71%, 27%

HSV197°, 83%, 47%

CMYK83, 23, 0, 53

Decimal1334392

CSS RGBrgb(20, 92, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 71%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

The Broadway S34D7

ΔE 1 · #155A75

Behr

Deep Blue Sea 540D-7

ΔE 1.3 · #105D7B

Vista Paint

Job's Tears C-675

ΔE 1.7 · #005B79

Hallman-Lindsay

Job's Tears 676

ΔE 2.1 · #005B7A

Sherwin-Williams

Regatta SW6517

ΔE 3.3 · #215772

Dunn-Edwards

Navy Teal DE5832

ΔE 4 · #20576E

Benjamin Moore

Slate 2058-20

ΔE 4.7 · #19556B

PPG

Jamaican Dream 1151-7

ΔE 4.7 · #04627A

Kilz

Harborside RD120-02

ΔE 5.6 · #36637D

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 6.1 · #2A6478

Valspar

Azure Jazz 4011-6

ΔE 6.4 · #386178

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 11.7 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 13.8 · #195584

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.6 · #4C6A74

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 14.9 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 15.1 · #0E707B

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

#145C78

#763014

Analogous

#147661

#145C78

#142976

Triadic

#145C78

#76145A

#5A7614

Split-Complementary

#145C78

#761429

#766114

Tetradic

#145C78

#611476

#763014

#297614

Monochromatic

#041116

#092834

#145C78

#1F8CB7

#43B3DF

Rectangle

#145C78

#301476

#763014

#5A7614

Compound

#145C78

#142976

#763014

#766114

Variations

Lighter

#1F8BB5

#4CADD3

#9DCCDE

Darker

#0E4960

#083343

#041E28

Saturation

#364B54

#145A76

#0A5E80

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

7.42:1

AAA

vs Black

2.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#145C78

#405079

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#145C78

#555575

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#145C78

#0C605C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Saltwater Denim 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

#4E7275

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#145C78

Daylight 5500K

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

#3C7799

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#5E2B17

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: #145C78;

CSS — background

background-color: #145C78;

CSS Variable

--color-saltwater-denim: #145C78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'saltwater-denim': '#145C78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#145C78] text-[#145C78]

SCSS

$saltwater-denim: #145C78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #145C78?

#145C78 is Saltwater Denim, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #145C78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Saltwater Denim?

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

What colors pair well with Saltwater Denim?

Saltwater Denim 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 Saltwater Denim?

You can download Saltwater Denim 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 Saltwater Denim?

The hex code is #145C78. In RGB it's 20, 92, 120, and in HSL it's 197°, 71%, 27%.

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