BLUES

Yankees Blue

#1C2841

RGB 28, 40, 65 · HSL 221°, 40%, 18% · CMYK 57, 38, 0, 75

Yankees Blue is #1C2841 in HEX — rgb(28, 40, 65), hsl(221°, 40%, 18%), cmyk(57%, 38%, 0%, 75%).

Yankees Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 221°, 40%, 18%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#1C2841
RGB28, 40, 65
HSL221°, 40%, 18%
HSV221°, 57%, 25%
CMYK57, 38, 0, 75
Decimal1845313
CSS RGBrgb(28, 40, 65)
CSS HSLhsl(221, 40%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Latin Charm S42D9

ΔE 4.9 · #292F44

RAL

Cobalt Blue 5013

ΔE 5 · #1E213D

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 6.5 · #313048

Benjamin Moore

Old 2063-10

ΔE 7.8 · #2F364A

Behr

Midnight Dream 570F-7

ΔE 8.4 · #1E3956

Vista Paint

Blazer Blue K-152

ΔE 8.5 · #243A52

Sherwin-Williams

In the Navy SW9178

ΔE 9.5 · #283849

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 10.1 · #343B4E

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 10.1 · #1D375C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.9 · #334059

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 11.5 · #3A405A

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 11.7 · #32425A

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 14.5 · #3E3B46

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 15.4 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 17.8 · #313536

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 19.4 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

#1C2841
#40351C

Analogous

#1C3A40
#1C2841
#221C40

Triadic

#1C2841
#401C27
#27401C

Split-Complementary

#1C2841
#40221C
#3A401C

Tetradic

#1C2841
#401C3A
#40351C
#1C4022

Monochromatic

#080B12
#080B12
#1C2841
#324876
#4968AB

Rectangle

#1C2841
#351C40
#40351C
#27401C

Compound

#1C2841
#221C40
#40351C
#3A401C

Variations

Lighter

#354B7B
#5772AC
#A1AECA

Darker

#151F34
#0E1524
#080C15

Saturation

#282C33
#1C2740
#0E224E

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)

Aa

vs White

14.69:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1C2841
#1D2841

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1C2841
#26263E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1C2841
#182D29

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Yankees 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
focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#544B4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1C2841

Daylight 5500K

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

#425070

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.

#3E341E

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

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: #1C2841;
CSS — background 
background-color: #1C2841;
CSS Variable 
--color-yankees-blue: #1C2841;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'yankees-blue': '#1C2841' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#1C2841] text-[#1C2841]
SCSS 
$yankees-blue: #1C2841;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1C2841?

#1C2841 is Yankees Blue, a near-black blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1C2841 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yankees Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Yankees Blue?

Yankees 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 Yankees Blue?

You can download Yankees 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 Yankees Blue?

The hex code is #1C2841. In RGB it's 28, 40, 65, and in HSL it's 221°, 40%, 18%.

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