BLUES

Affinity

#18497E

RGB 24, 73, 126 · HSL 211°, 68%, 29% · CMYK 81, 42, 0, 51

Affinity is #18497E in HEX — rgb(24, 73, 126), hsl(211°, 68%, 29%), cmyk(81%, 42%, 0%, 51%).

Affinity pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 211°, 68%, 29%. 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#18497E

RGB24, 73, 126

HSL211°, 68%, 29%

HSV211°, 81%, 49%

CMYK81, 42, 0, 51

Decimal1591678

CSS RGBrgb(24, 73, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(211, 68%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Affinity S39G9

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Patriot 2064-20

ΔE 2.3 · #194B7D

Sherwin-Williams

Honorable Blue SW6811

ΔE 2.9 · #164576

PPG

Brilliant Blue 1161-7

ΔE 3 · #234E86

Dunn-Edwards

Nautical DEA139

ΔE 3.8 · #2E4A7D

Behr

Express Blue M500-6

ΔE 4.2 · #225389

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 4.7 · #285489

Hallman-Lindsay

Florida Waters 599

ΔE 5.1 · #2A4983

Vista Paint

Wavy Navy K-1245

ΔE 6.2 · #005488

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 7.4 · #195584

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 7.7 · #063971

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 8.1 · #003B67

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 10.1 · #465380

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 13.4 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 14.9 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22.2 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#18497E

#7C4C18

Analogous

#187B7C

#18497E

#19187C

Triadic

#18497E

#7C1848

#487C18

Split-Complementary

#18497E

#7C1918

#7B7C18

Tetradic

#18497E

#7C187B

#7C4C18

#187C19

Monochromatic

#040C15

#0B233C

#18497E

#246EBC

#4F94DE

Rectangle

#18497E

#4C187C

#7C4C18

#487C18

Compound

#18497E

#19187C

#7C4C18

#7B7C18

Variations

Lighter

#236CB9

#5490D1

#A1BFDE

Darker

#113A65

#0A2847

#05172A

Saturation

#3B4959

#18487C

#0C4888

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

9.16:1

AAA

vs Black

2.29:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#18497E

#27457F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#18497E

#434379

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#18497E

#00544C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Affinity 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

#51637A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#18497E

Daylight 5500K

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

#3F689E

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.

#63401B

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: #18497E;

CSS — background

background-color: #18497E;

CSS Variable

--color-affinity: #18497E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'affinity': '#18497E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#18497E] text-[#18497E]

SCSS

$affinity: #18497E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #18497E?

#18497E is Affinity, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #18497E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Affinity?

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

What colors pair well with Affinity?

Affinity 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 Affinity?

You can download Affinity 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 Affinity?

The hex code is #18497E. In RGB it's 24, 73, 126, and in HSL it's 211°, 68%, 29%.

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