BLUES

Linear

#164C75

RGB 22, 76, 117 · HSL 206°, 68%, 27% · CMYK 81, 35, 0, 54

Linear is #164C75 in HEX — rgb(22, 76, 117), hsl(206°, 68%, 27%), cmyk(81%, 35%, 0%, 54%).

Linear pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 206°, 68%, 27%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#164C75

RGB22, 76, 117

HSL206°, 68%, 27%

HSV206°, 81%, 46%

CMYK81, 35, 0, 54

Decimal1461365

CSS RGBrgb(22, 76, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 68%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Linear S37H9

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Dignity Blue SW6804

ΔE 2.2 · #094C73

Vista Paint

Blue By You K-144

ΔE 2.7 · #064F77

Behr

Planetarium 560D-7

ΔE 3.8 · #14446A

Dunn-Edwards

Slumber DE5860

ΔE 4.4 · #2D517C

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 4.7 · #1B5583

PPG

Blue Tang 10-32 · 1160-7

ΔE 4.8 · #2A4B6E

Benjamin Moore

California 2060-20

ΔE 4.8 · #015482

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 5.1 · #195584

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Spray 662

ΔE 5.2 · #005379

Kilz

Indigo RH220

ΔE 6.4 · #314973

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 8 · #003B67

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 8.7 · #3A5170

Valspar

Precious Sapphire 4010-7

ΔE 9.5 · #44597E

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 19.1 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 21.4 · #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

#164C75

#743F16

Analogous

#16746D

#164C75

#161C74

Triadic

#164C75

#74164B

#4B7416

Split-Complementary

#164C75

#74161C

#746D16

Tetradic

#164C75

#6D1674

#743F16

#1C7416

Monochromatic

#040E15

#0A2133

#164C75

#2275B4

#479BDC

Rectangle

#164C75

#3F1674

#743F16

#4B7416

Compound

#164C75

#161C74

#743F16

#746D16

Variations

Lighter

#2274B2

#4F98D0

#9FC2DD

Darker

#103C5E

#0A2A42

#051827

Saturation

#374753

#164B74

#0B4D7F

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

9.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.32:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#164C75

#2F4576

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#164C75

#464671

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#164C75

#05544D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Linear 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

#506673

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#164C75

Daylight 5500K

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

#3D6B97

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.

#5C3619

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: #164C75;

CSS — background

background-color: #164C75;

CSS Variable

--color-linear: #164C75;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'linear': '#164C75' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#164C75] text-[#164C75]

SCSS

$linear: #164C75;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #164C75?

#164C75 is Linear, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #164C75 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Linear?

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

What colors pair well with Linear?

Linear 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 Linear?

You can download Linear 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 Linear?

The hex code is #164C75. In RGB it's 22, 76, 117, and in HSL it's 206°, 68%, 27%.

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