BLUES

Blue

#1AC2FF

RGB 26, 194, 255 · HSL 196°, 100%, 55% · CMYK 90, 24, 0, 0

Blue is #1AC2FF in HEX — rgb(26, 194, 255), hsl(196°, 100%, 55%), cmyk(90%, 24%, 0%, 0%).

Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 100%, 55%. 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#1AC2FF

RGB26, 194, 255

HSL196°, 100%, 55%

HSV196°, 90%, 100%

CMYK90, 24, 0, 0

Decimal1753855

CSS RGBrgb(26, 194, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 100%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Peaceful River P500-5

ΔE 6.6 · #51C6F9

Dulux

High Blue S35H3 · SB8D5

ΔE 11.2 · #4CADDF

Benjamin Moore

True 2066-50

ΔE 12.4 · #6DBBEB

Dunn-Edwards

Sail Away DE5836

ΔE 12.5 · #55B4DE

Valspar

Sea Frolic 4008-10A

ΔE 14.3 · #6DB9E3

PPG

Xavier Blue 1240-4

ΔE 14.4 · #6AB4E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Robin's Egg historic-robins-egg

ΔE 14.5 · #64B0DC

Kilz

Serene Stream RD240-02

ΔE 15.3 · #40A4CE

Vista Paint

Robin's Egg C-1370

ΔE 15.8 · #67ADD9

Sherwin-Williams

Flyway SW6794

ΔE 17.1 · #5DB3D4

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 20 · #4EB3CD

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 20.1 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 23 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 25.9 · #3B83BD

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 26.4 · #9FC1DF

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 34.9 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#1AC2FF

#FF571A

Analogous

#1AFFC9

#1AC2FF

#1A4FFF

Triadic

#1AC2FF

#FF1AC2

#C2FF1A

Split-Complementary

#1AC2FF

#FF1A4F

#FFC91A

Tetradic

#1AC2FF

#C91AFF

#FF571A

#4FFF1A

Monochromatic

#005E80

#0096CC

#1AC2FF

#66D6FF

#B3EBFF

Rectangle

#1AC2FF

#571AFF

#FF571A

#C2FF1A

Compound

#1AC2FF

#1A4FFF

#FF571A

#FFC91A

Variations

Lighter

#47CEFF

#80D5F5

#BBE4F3

Darker

#00A5E0

#00719A

#00425A

Saturation

#6A9CAF

#1AC2FF

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#1AC2FF

#87AAFF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1AC2FF

#B3B3F8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1AC2FF

#00CCC1

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

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How it looks under different light

#53BEDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1AC2FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#40C3FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7ECEE

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.

#D74B18

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: #1AC2FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #1AC2FF;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #1AC2FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#1AC2FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1AC2FF] text-[#1AC2FF]

SCSS

$blue: #1AC2FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1AC2FF?

#1AC2FF is Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1AC2FF 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 #1AC2FF. In RGB it's 26, 194, 255, and in HSL it's 196°, 100%, 55%.

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