BLUES

Blue

#1838F2

RGB 24, 56, 242 · HSL 231°, 89%, 52% · CMYK 90, 77, 0, 5

Blue is #1838F2 in HEX — rgb(24, 56, 242), hsl(231°, 89%, 52%), cmyk(90%, 77%, 0%, 5%).

Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 231°, 89%, 52%. 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#1838F2

RGB24, 56, 242

HSL231°, 89%, 52%

HSV231°, 90%, 95%

CMYK90, 77, 0, 5

Decimal1587442

CSS RGBrgb(24, 56, 242)

CSS HSLhsl(231, 89%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Canyon Iris P540-7

ΔE 17.7 · #2A3DD6

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 60.1 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 66.7 · #1F4992

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 68.9 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 69.3 · #50498A

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 69.4 · #445397

Dunn-Edwards

Mardi Gras DE5943

ΔE 70.9 · #665D9E

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 71 · #324A8B

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2066-20

ΔE 71.2 · #014F94

Dulux

Purple Geisha SB8G7

ΔE 71.9 · #54518F

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 73 · #776BAB

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 75.6 · #745A92

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 77.6 · #604C7F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 78.1 · #4A72B0

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 78.6 · #665385

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 92.2 · #636E8F

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

#1838F2

#F2D118

Analogous

#18A5F2

#1838F2

#6418F2

Triadic

#1838F2

#F21838

#38F218

Split-Complementary

#1838F2

#F26418

#A5F218

Tetradic

#1838F2

#F218A5

#F2D118

#18F264

Monochromatic

#06156A

#0A24B2

#1838F2

#6076F6

#A8B5FA

Rectangle

#1838F2

#D118F2

#F2D118

#38F218

Compound

#1838F2

#6418F2

#F2D118

#A5F218

Variations

Lighter

#4660F4

#7E8FED

#B9C1EF

Darker

#0725CD

#021790

#000D55

Saturation

#646EA5

#1838F2

#1134F8

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

7.27:1

AAA

vs Black

2.89:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1838F2

#005BF2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1838F2

#3434E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1838F2

#007454

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

#5157D1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1838F2

Daylight 5500K

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

#3F5CF5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7E8EE

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.

#C6AC1B

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #1838F2;

CSS — background

background-color: #1838F2;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #1838F2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#1838F2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1838F2] text-[#1838F2]

SCSS

$blue: #1838F2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1838F2?

#1838F2 is Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1838F2 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 #1838F2. In RGB it's 24, 56, 242, and in HSL it's 231°, 89%, 52%.

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