BLUES

Blue

#1B96B1

RGB 27, 150, 177 · HSL 191°, 74%, 40% · CMYK 85, 15, 0, 31

Blue is #1B96B1 in HEX — rgb(27, 150, 177), hsl(191°, 74%, 40%), cmyk(85%, 15%, 0%, 31%).

Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 74%, 40%. 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#1B96B1

RGB27, 150, 177

HSL191°, 74%, 40%

HSV191°, 85%, 69%

CMYK85, 15, 0, 31

Decimal1808049

CSS RGBrgb(27, 150, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 74%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Corfu Waters S33H5

ΔE 2.6 · #0090AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bliss 675

ΔE 2.8 · #0092AA

Behr

Valley Of Glaciers M480-6

ΔE 3 · #2C96AC

PPG

Mediterranean Blue 1236-7

ΔE 3.1 · #0090A8

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

ΔE 3.2 · #1E98AE

Vista Paint

Blue Bliss C-674

ΔE 3.4 · #0091A8

Valspar

Fragrant Bouquet 5003-10B

ΔE 3.4 · #269EBC

Benjamin Moore

Meridian 761

ΔE 4.8 · #0594A8

Sherwin-Williams

Capri SW6788

ΔE 5.2 · #01A0B8

Kilz

Centurian Blue RH180

ΔE 6.3 · #158AAB

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 11 · #4EB3CD

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 12.5 · #599EC4

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 13.4 · #3F888F

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 15.4 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 17.3 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 18.8 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#1B96B1

#B1361B

Analogous

#1BB182

#1B96B1

#1B4AB1

Triadic

#1B96B1

#B11B96

#96B11B

Split-Complementary

#1B96B1

#B11B4A

#B1821B

Tetradic

#1B96B1

#821BB1

#B1361B

#4AB11B

Monochromatic

#07252C

#115E6F

#1B96B1

#37C2E1

#7AD6EB

Rectangle

#1B96B1

#361BB1

#B1361B

#96B11B

Compound

#1B96B1

#1B4AB1

#B1361B

#B1821B

Variations

Lighter

#2ABEDF

#69C8DD

#AEDBE5

Darker

#127A91

#0A5566

#05323C

Saturation

#4F747D

#1B96B1

#0D9EBF

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.04:1

Deuteranopia

#1B96B1

#6F80B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1B96B1

#8A8AAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1B96B1

#189994

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

#549DA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1B96B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#41A2C4

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.

#8D3420

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: #1B96B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #1B96B1;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #1B96B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#1B96B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1B96B1] text-[#1B96B1]

SCSS

$blue: #1B96B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1B96B1?

#1B96B1 is Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1B96B1 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 #1B96B1. In RGB it's 27, 150, 177, and in HSL it's 191°, 74%, 40%.

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