BLUES

Elite Blue

#1B3053

RGB 27, 48, 83 · HSL 218°, 51%, 22% · CMYK 67, 42, 0, 67

Elite Blue is #1B3053 in HEX — rgb(27, 48, 83), hsl(218°, 51%, 22%), cmyk(67%, 42%, 0%, 67%).

Elite Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 218°, 51%, 22%. 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#1B3053

RGB27, 48, 83

HSL218°, 51%, 22%

HSV218°, 67%, 33%

CMYK67, 42, 0, 67

Decimal1781843

CSS RGBrgb(27, 48, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(218, 51%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Boatswain S41F9

ΔE 2.4 · #243456

Behr

Peaceful Night 590F-7

ΔE 3.3 · #1D355C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 3.3 · #1D375C

RAL

Gentian Blue 5010

ΔE 3.6 · #0E294B

Benjamin Moore

Bold 2064-10

ΔE 4.4 · #2C3659

Vista Paint

Newport Indigo C-1378

ΔE 8 · #363F63

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 8.6 · #3A3B5B

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 9.3 · #3B3C5A

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 9.5 · #313048

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 10.3 · #313D6C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.4 · #334059

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 10.8 · #3A405A

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 14 · #49456F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 14.9 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 22.1 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 22.4 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#1B3053

#55401B

Analogous

#1B4D55

#1B3053

#231B55

Triadic

#1B3053

#551B30

#30551B

Split-Complementary

#1B3053

#55231B

#4D551B

Tetradic

#1B3053

#551B4D

#55401B

#1B5523

Monochromatic

#060B13

#090F1B

#1B3053

#2E528E

#4674C3

Rectangle

#1B3053

#401B55

#55401B

#30551B

Compound

#1B3053

#231B55

#55401B

#4D551B

Variations

Lighter

#2F5391

#547ABB

#A1B3D2

Darker

#152645

#0E1A30

#070F1C

Saturation

#303641

#1B3055

#0E2D62

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

13.17:1

AAA

vs Black

1.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1B3053

#1E2F53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1B3053

#2D2D4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1B3053

#143732

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Elite 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

#545159

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1B3053

Daylight 5500K

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

#41567E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#44351B

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

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: #1B3053;

CSS — background

background-color: #1B3053;

CSS Variable

--color-elite-blue: #1B3053;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elite-blue': '#1B3053' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1B3053] text-[#1B3053]

SCSS

$elite-blue: #1B3053;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1B3053?

#1B3053 is Elite Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1B3053 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elite Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Elite Blue?

Elite 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 Elite Blue?

You can download Elite 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 Elite Blue?

The hex code is #1B3053. In RGB it's 27, 48, 83, and in HSL it's 218°, 51%, 22%.

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