BLUES

Suddenly Sapphire

#1A5897

RGB 26, 88, 151 · HSL 210°, 71%, 35% · CMYK 83, 42, 0, 41

Suddenly Sapphire is #1A5897 in HEX — rgb(26, 88, 151), hsl(210°, 71%, 35%), cmyk(83%, 42%, 0%, 41%).

Suddenly Sapphire pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 71%, 35%. 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#1A5897

RGB26, 88, 151

HSL210°, 71%, 35%

HSV210°, 83%, 59%

CMYK83, 42, 0, 41

Decimal1726615

CSS RGBrgb(26, 88, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 71%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Suddenly Sapphire 1242-7

Exact match

Dulux

Summer Waters S39H8 · SB8E8

ΔE 2.5 · #215799

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Chip DE5867

ΔE 3.1 · #1D5699

Behr

Tidal M510-6

ΔE 4.5 · #295D96

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2065-20

ΔE 5.3 · #154C87

Vista Paint

Glacier Bay C-1371

ΔE 5.7 · #005C95

Valspar

Deep Space 4008-8C

ΔE 5.7 · #38619B

Sherwin-Williams

Frank Blue SW6967

ΔE 5.8 · #225288

Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing Sea 641

ΔE 5.9 · #1C4D8F

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 6.3 · #285489

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 8.9 · #2D61AD

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 10.3 · #195584

RAL

Sky Blue 5015

ΔE 10.4 · #2271B3

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 10.8 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 11.3 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22.8 · #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

#1A5897

#99591A

Analogous

#1A9999

#1A5897

#1A1A99

Triadic

#1A5897

#991A59

#59991A

Split-Complementary

#1A5897

#991A1A

#99991A

Tetradic

#1A5897

#991A99

#99591A

#1A991A

Monochromatic

#040D16

#0F3357

#1A5897

#257FDA

#66A6E5

Rectangle

#1A5897

#591A99

#99591A

#59991A

Compound

#1A5897

#1A1A99

#99591A

#99991A

Variations

Lighter

#237AD1

#609CD8

#A8C5E2

Darker

#12477D

#0B3157

#051D34

Saturation

#46596C

#1A5999

#0D59A6

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

#1A5897

#2F5398

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1A5897

#515191

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1A5897

#00655B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Suddenly 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

#536F8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1A5897

Daylight 5500K

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

#4074B1

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.

#7A4C1E

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: #1A5897;

CSS — background

background-color: #1A5897;

CSS Variable

--color-suddenly-sapphire: #1A5897;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'suddenly-sapphire': '#1A5897' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1A5897] text-[#1A5897]

SCSS

$suddenly-sapphire: #1A5897;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1A5897?

#1A5897 is Suddenly Sapphire, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1A5897 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Suddenly Sapphire?

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

What colors pair well with Suddenly Sapphire?

Suddenly 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 Suddenly Sapphire?

You can download Suddenly 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 Suddenly Sapphire?

The hex code is #1A5897. In RGB it's 26, 88, 151, and in HSL it's 210°, 71%, 35%.

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