BLUES

Signal Blue

#1E2D6E

RGB 30, 45, 110 · HSL 229°, 57%, 27% · CMYK 73, 59, 0, 57

Signal Blue is #1E2D6E in HEX — rgb(30, 45, 110), hsl(229°, 57%, 27%), cmyk(73%, 59%, 0%, 57%).

Signal Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 229°, 57%, 27%. 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#1E2D6E

RGB30, 45, 110

HSL229°, 57%, 27%

HSV229°, 73%, 43%

CMYK73, 59, 0, 57

Decimal1977710

CSS RGBrgb(30, 45, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(229, 57%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

Exact match

Behr

Lunar Eclipse S-H-630

ΔE 1.5 · #252D6D

Vista Paint

Evening Magic K-96

ΔE 7.8 · #343C79

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 7.9 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 10.6 · #354079

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 11.7 · #243F90

Dunn-Edwards

Indigo Night DEA138

ΔE 12.7 · #324680

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 13 · #1F4992

Dulux

Passionate Blue S41H9

ΔE 13.7 · #1F3665

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 16.4 · #445397

Sherwin-Williams

Valiant Violet SW6818

ΔE 16.7 · #3E4371

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 17.4 · #484E83

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 19.3 · #48436D

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 24.9 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 28.9 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 35.5 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#1E2D6E

#6C5E1E

Analogous

#1E536C

#1E2D6E

#361E6C

Triadic

#1E2D6E

#6C1E2C

#2C6C1E

Split-Complementary

#1E2D6E

#6C361E

#536C1E

Tetradic

#1E2D6E

#6C1E53

#6C5E1E

#1E6C36

Monochromatic

#050814

#0D1430

#1E2D6E

#2E44A8

#536AD0

Rectangle

#1E2D6E

#5E1E6C

#6C5E1E

#2C6C1E

Compound

#1E2D6E

#361E6C

#6C5E1E

#536C1E

Variations

Lighter

#2E44A7

#596DC5

#A4ADD8

Darker

#162258

#0E173E

#080D24

Saturation

#393D51

#1E2C6C

#0F237B

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

12.68:1

AAA

vs Black

1.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1E2D6E

#04336E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1E2D6E

#2B2B68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1E2D6E

#0A3D33

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Signal 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

#564E6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1E2D6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#435392

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E9ED

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.

#574C1E

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: #1E2D6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #1E2D6E;

CSS Variable

--color-signal-blue: #1E2D6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'signal-blue': '#1E2D6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1E2D6E] text-[#1E2D6E]

SCSS

$signal-blue: #1E2D6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1E2D6E?

#1E2D6E is Signal Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1E2D6E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Signal Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Signal Blue?

Signal 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 Signal Blue?

You can download Signal 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 Signal Blue?

The hex code is #1E2D6E. In RGB it's 30, 45, 110, and in HSL it's 229°, 57%, 27%.

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