BLUES

Bateau

#1B7998

RGB 27, 121, 152 · HSL 195°, 70%, 35% · CMYK 82, 20, 0, 40

Bateau is #1B7998 in HEX — rgb(27, 121, 152), hsl(195°, 70%, 35%), cmyk(82%, 20%, 0%, 40%).

Bateau pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 195°, 70%, 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#1B7998

RGB27, 121, 152

HSL195°, 70%, 35%

HSV195°, 82%, 60%

CMYK82, 20, 0, 40

Decimal1800600

CSS RGBrgb(27, 121, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 70%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bateau S34D5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Americana 770

ΔE 1.8 · #017695

Kilz

Blue Splash RD250-02

ΔE 3.3 · #2A7FA1

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Tune DE5831

ΔE 4.1 · #02708C

Valspar

Garden Pool 5003-10C

ΔE 4.6 · #0E829F

Sherwin-Williams

Blue Mosque SW6789

ΔE 4.6 · #01819E

Hallman-Lindsay

Tory Blue historic-tory-blue

ΔE 5 · #2B708F

Behr

Ice Cave M480-7

ΔE 5.2 · #1F6E8F

PPG

Blue Paisley 1238-6

ΔE 5.4 · #2282A8

Vista Paint

Peninsula C-653

ΔE 6.2 · #3B799C

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 11 · #2A6478

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 11.9 · #1882B4

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 12.7 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 13.2 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 15.6 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 17.1 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#1B7998

#983A1B

Analogous

#1B9878

#1B7998

#1B3A98

Triadic

#1B7998

#981B78

#78981B

Split-Complementary

#1B7998

#981B3A

#98781B

Tetradic

#1B7998

#781B98

#983A1B

#3A981B

Monochromatic

#041116

#0F4557

#1B7998

#26ACD9

#67C5E4

Rectangle

#1B7998

#3A1B98

#983A1B

#78981B

Compound

#1B7998

#1B3A98

#983A1B

#98781B

Variations

Lighter

#25A5D0

#60B9D7

#A9D3E1

Darker

#13627C

#0B4457

#062834

Saturation

#47636C

#1B7898

#0D7FA5

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

4.96:1

vs Black

4.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#1B7998

#576999

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1B7998

#707094

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1B7998

#137E78

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bateau 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

#54878D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1B7998

Daylight 5500K

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

#418CB1

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.

#79351F

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: #1B7998;

CSS — background

background-color: #1B7998;

CSS Variable

--color-bateau: #1B7998;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bateau': '#1B7998' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1B7998] text-[#1B7998]

SCSS

$bateau: #1B7998;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1B7998?

#1B7998 is Bateau, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1B7998 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bateau?

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

What colors pair well with Bateau?

Bateau 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 Bateau?

You can download Bateau 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 Bateau?

The hex code is #1B7998. In RGB it's 27, 121, 152, and in HSL it's 195°, 70%, 35%.

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