BLUES

Blue

#1E1452

RGB 30, 20, 82 · HSL 250°, 61%, 20% · CMYK 63, 76, 0, 68

Blue is #1E1452 in HEX — rgb(30, 20, 82), hsl(250°, 61%, 20%), cmyk(63%, 76%, 0%, 68%).

Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 250°, 61%, 20%. 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#1E1452

RGB30, 20, 82

HSL250°, 61%, 20%

HSV250°, 76%, 32%

CMYK63, 76, 0, 68

Decimal1971282

CSS RGBrgb(30, 20, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(250, 61%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Purple Bloom S-H-680

ΔE 11 · #372A63

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 12 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 16.9 · #3C3973

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 18.2 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 20.3 · #3F3F75

Dulux

Penny S44F9

ΔE 20.7 · #493967

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 21.5 · #243F90

Dunn-Edwards

Cobalt DEA140

ΔE 22.4 · #3C4378

Sherwin-Williams

Valiant Violet SW6818

ΔE 24.4 · #3E4371

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 24.7 · #564371

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 24.8 · #1F4992

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 25.5 · #48436D

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 26.1 · #5A4E88

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 33.5 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 36.3 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 39.8 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

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

#1E1452

#485214

Analogous

#142952

#1E1452

#3D1452

Triadic

#1E1452

#521E14

#14521E

Split-Complementary

#1E1452

#523D14

#295214

Tetradic

#1E1452

#521429

#485214

#14523D

Monochromatic

#080515

#1E1452

#352390

#4C32CD

Rectangle

#1E1452

#521448

#485214

#14521E

Compound

#1E1452

#3D1452

#485214

#295214

Variations

Lighter

#362494

#5A45C4

#A399D6

Darker

#170F43

#10092F

#09051C

Saturation

#2D2A3C

#1E1452

#180A5C

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

16.44:1

AAA

vs Black

1.28:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1E1452

#002252

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1E1452

#16164D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1E1452

#13261D

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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#563C59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1E1452

Daylight 5500K

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

#43417D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E8ED

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.

#3E4616

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: #1E1452;

CSS — background

background-color: #1E1452;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #1E1452;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#1E1452' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1E1452] text-[#1E1452]

SCSS

$blue: #1E1452;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1E1452?

#1E1452 is Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1E1452 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 #1E1452. In RGB it's 30, 20, 82, and in HSL it's 250°, 61%, 20%.

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