BLUES

Stunning Sapphire

#185887

RGB 24, 88, 135 · HSL 205°, 70%, 31% · CMYK 82, 35, 0, 47

Stunning Sapphire is #185887 in HEX — rgb(24, 88, 135), hsl(205°, 70%, 31%), cmyk(82%, 35%, 0%, 47%).

Stunning Sapphire pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 70%, 31%. 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#185887

RGB24, 88, 135

HSL205°, 70%, 31%

HSV205°, 82%, 53%

CMYK82, 35, 0, 47

Decimal1595527

CSS RGBrgb(24, 88, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 70%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Stunning Sapphire 1158-7

Exact match

Behr

Shasta Lake M490-7

ΔE 1 · #1F5886

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 1.4 · #195584

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 1.5 · #1B5583

Benjamin Moore

California 2060-20

ΔE 2.3 · #015482

Dulux

Royal Consort S37G8

ΔE 3.4 · #2E5986

Vista Paint

Wavy Navy K-1245

ΔE 3.8 · #005488

Sherwin-Williams

Jay Blue SW6797

ΔE 5.4 · #015D87

Dunn-Edwards

Slumber DE5860

ΔE 5.5 · #2D517C

Kilz

Luxurious Blue RC280-02

ΔE 5.7 · #355F88

Hallman-Lindsay

Glacier Bay historic-glacier-bay

ΔE 5.7 · #005C94

Valspar

Deep Space 4008-8C

ΔE 9.4 · #38619B

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 11.7 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 12.5 · #003B67

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17.6 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 20.1 · #1F4992

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

#185887

#864618

Analogous

#18867D

#185887

#182186

Triadic

#185887

#861858

#588618

Split-Complementary

#185887

#861821

#867D18

Tetradic

#185887

#7D1886

#864618

#218618

Monochromatic

#040E16

#0C2E45

#185887

#2383C7

#56A7E1

Rectangle

#185887

#461886

#864618

#588618

Compound

#185887

#182186

#864618

#867D18

Variations

Lighter

#2280C2

#57A0D4

#A3C6E0

Darker

#11476E

#0A314D

#051D2E

Saturation

#3E5260

#185886

#0C5A92

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

7.54:1

AAA

vs Black

2.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#185887

#375088

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#185887

#515182

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#185887

#016159

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Stunning Sapphire 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

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How it looks under different light

#516F80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#185887

Daylight 5500K

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

#3F74A5

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.

#6B3D1B

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: #185887;

CSS — background

background-color: #185887;

CSS Variable

--color-stunning-sapphire: #185887;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stunning-sapphire': '#185887' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#185887] text-[#185887]

SCSS

$stunning-sapphire: #185887;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #185887?

#185887 is Stunning Sapphire, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #185887 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stunning Sapphire?

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

What colors pair well with Stunning Sapphire?

Stunning Sapphire 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 Stunning Sapphire?

You can download Stunning Sapphire 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 Stunning Sapphire?

The hex code is #185887. In RGB it's 24, 88, 135, and in HSL it's 205°, 70%, 31%.

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