BLUES

Genetic Code

#18515D

RGB 24, 81, 93 · HSL 190°, 59%, 23% · CMYK 74, 13, 0, 64

Genetic Code is #18515D in HEX — rgb(24, 81, 93), hsl(190°, 59%, 23%), cmyk(74%, 13%, 0%, 64%).

Genetic Code pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 59%, 23%. 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#18515D
RGB24, 81, 93
HSL190°, 59%, 23%
HSV190°, 74%, 36%
CMYK74, 13, 0, 64
Decimal1593693
CSS RGBrgb(24, 81, 93)
CSS HSLhsl(190, 59%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Genetic Code S32D9

ΔE 1.7 · #18535D

Behr

Kingfisher 520F-7

ΔE 2 · #22515D

Benjamin Moore

Galápagos 2057-20

ΔE 2.9 · #205864

Vista Paint

Deep Sea Dream K-1251

ΔE 3.9 · #205258

PPG

Deep Emerald 1148-7

ΔE 4 · #2A545C

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Period 690

ΔE 4.6 · #075158

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 5.2 · #025669

Valspar

Classic Teal 5011-8

ΔE 5.3 · #285B62

Sherwin-Williams

Connor's Lakefront SW9060

ΔE 5.3 · #175A6C

Dunn-Edwards

Encore Teal DEA182

ΔE 5.4 · #30525B

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 9.3 · #395255

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 10 · #006673

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 10.8 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 12.4 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 13.1 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 17 · #334059

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#18515D
#5D2418

Analogous

#185D46
#18515D
#182F5D

Triadic

#18515D
#5D1852
#525D18

Split-Complementary

#18515D
#5D182F
#5D4618

Tetradic

#18515D
#46185D
#5D2418
#2F5D18

Monochromatic

#051214
#081C20
#18515D
#28879A
#40B6CE

Rectangle

#18515D
#24185D
#5D2418
#525D18

Compound

#18515D
#182F5D
#5D2418
#5D4618

Variations

Lighter

#28889C
#4EB1C4
#9ECDD7

Darker

#12424C
#0B2E35
#061B20

Saturation

#304245
#18525D
#0C5A69

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)

Aa

vs White

8.85:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#18515D
#3D455E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#18515D
#4B4B5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#18515D
#185250

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Genetic Code 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

#516961

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#18515D

Daylight 5500K

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

#3F6E85

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.

#4B2119

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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

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: #18515D;
CSS — background 
background-color: #18515D;
CSS Variable 
--color-genetic-code: #18515D;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'genetic-code': '#18515D' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#18515D] text-[#18515D]
SCSS 
$genetic-code: #18515D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #18515D?

#18515D is Genetic Code, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #18515D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Genetic Code?

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

What colors pair well with Genetic Code?

Genetic Code 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 Genetic Code?

You can download Genetic Code 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 Genetic Code?

The hex code is #18515D. In RGB it's 24, 81, 93, and in HSL it's 190°, 59%, 23%.

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