BLUES

Southern Blue

#1644BA

RGB 22, 68, 186 · HSL 223°, 79%, 41% · CMYK 88, 63, 0, 27

Southern Blue is #1644BA in HEX — rgb(22, 68, 186), hsl(223°, 79%, 41%), cmyk(88%, 63%, 0%, 27%).

Southern Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 223°, 79%, 41%. 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#1644BA

RGB22, 68, 186

HSL223°, 79%, 41%

HSV223°, 88%, 73%

CMYK88, 63, 0, 27

Decimal1459386

CSS RGBrgb(22, 68, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(223, 79%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Southern Blue S-G-590

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 22 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 28.4 · #1F4992

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 31.7 · #445397

Vista Paint

Blue Highlight C-612

ΔE 31.7 · #334688

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 32.1 · #1E2D6E

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2066-20

ΔE 32.8 · #014F94

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 32.8 · #324A8B

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Sapphire DEA137

ΔE 34.4 · #1D4E8F

Dulux

Mondrian Blue S39H9

ΔE 34.4 · #0F4B8C

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 38.5 · #776BAB

Valspar

Twinkle Night 4004-8C

ΔE 39 · #5A65A1

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 40.9 · #3C4C80

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 41.5 · #4A72B0

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 41.6 · #4B568A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 55.6 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#1644BA

#BB8C16

Analogous

#1697BB

#1644BA

#3A16BB

Triadic

#1644BA

#BB1645

#45BB16

Split-Complementary

#1644BA

#BB3A16

#97BB16

Tetradic

#1644BA

#BB1697

#BB8C16

#16BB3A

Monochromatic

#061232

#0E2C77

#1644BA

#3668E7

#7B9CEF

Rectangle

#1644BA

#8C16BB

#BB8C16

#45BB16

Compound

#1644BA

#3A16BB

#BB8C16

#97BB16

Variations

Lighter

#285DE6

#688AE1

#ADBEE7

Darker

#0E3699

#08246B

#031440

Saturation

#505E81

#1645BB

#0B40C6

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

8.17:1

AAA

vs Black

2.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1644BA

#0050BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1644BA

#3F3FB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1644BA

#006450

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Southern 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

#5060A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1644BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#3D65CB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E9EE

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.

#95731D

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: #1644BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #1644BA;

CSS Variable

--color-southern-blue: #1644BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'southern-blue': '#1644BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1644BA] text-[#1644BA]

SCSS

$southern-blue: #1644BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1644BA?

#1644BA is Southern Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1644BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Southern Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Southern Blue?

Southern 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 Southern Blue?

You can download Southern 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 Southern Blue?

The hex code is #1644BA. In RGB it's 22, 68, 186, and in HSL it's 223°, 79%, 41%.

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