BLUES

Bavarian Blue

#1C3382

RGB 28, 51, 130 · HSL 226°, 65%, 31% · CMYK 78, 61, 0, 49

Bavarian Blue is #1C3382 in HEX — rgb(28, 51, 130), hsl(226°, 65%, 31%), cmyk(78%, 61%, 0%, 49%).

Bavarian Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 226°, 65%, 31%. 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#1C3382
RGB28, 51, 130
HSL226°, 65%, 31%
HSV226°, 78%, 51%
CMYK78, 61, 0, 49
Decimal1848194
CSS RGBrgb(28, 51, 130)
CSS HSLhsl(226, 65%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Midnight Sky S-H-620

ΔE 2.5 · #1C2F80

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 5.2 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 8.8 · #1E2D6E

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 11.7 · #1F4992

Vista Paint

Florida Waters C-598

ΔE 12.3 · #1F3F7F

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 14.3 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 14.6 · #324A8B

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 16.4 · #445397

Dulux

Mondrian Blue S39H9

ΔE 16.8 · #0F4B8C

Dunn-Edwards

Indigo Night DEA138

ΔE 16.9 · #324680

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 21.5 · #484E83

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 21.6 · #3C4C80

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 24.1 · #4B568A

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 28.4 · #776BAB

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 30.2 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 39.6 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#1C3382
#826A1C

Analogous

#1C6782
#1C3382
#371C82

Triadic

#1C3382
#821C34
#34821C

Split-Complementary

#1C3382
#82371C
#67821C

Tetradic

#1C3382
#821C67
#826A1C
#1C8237

Monochromatic

#040815
#0E1B43
#1C3382
#294DC2
#5B79DC

Rectangle

#1C3382
#6A1C82
#826A1C
#34821C

Compound

#1C3382
#371C82
#826A1C
#67821C

Variations

Lighter

#284BBC
#5B76D0
#A5B2DD

Darker

#14286A
#0C1B4B
#060F2C

Saturation

#40475E
#1C3482
#0E2C90

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

11.38:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1C3382
#003A82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1C3382
#30307B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1C3382
#00473B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bavarian 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

#54537D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1C3382

Daylight 5500K

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

#4258A1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E9ED

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.

#68571E

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

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: #1C3382;
CSS — background 
background-color: #1C3382;
CSS Variable 
--color-bavarian-blue: #1C3382;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'bavarian-blue': '#1C3382' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#1C3382] text-[#1C3382]
SCSS 
$bavarian-blue: #1C3382;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1C3382?

#1C3382 is Bavarian Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1C3382 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bavarian Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Bavarian Blue?

Bavarian 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 Bavarian Blue?

You can download Bavarian 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 Bavarian Blue?

The hex code is #1C3382. In RGB it's 28, 51, 130, and in HSL it's 226°, 65%, 31%.

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