BLUES

Tangaroa

#1E2F3C

RGB 30, 47, 60 · HSL 206°, 33%, 18% · CMYK 50, 22, 0, 76

Tangaroa is #1E2F3C in HEX — rgb(30, 47, 60), hsl(206°, 33%, 18%), cmyk(50%, 22%, 0%, 76%).

Tangaroa pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 206°, 33%, 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#1E2F3C

RGB30, 47, 60

HSL206°, 33%, 18%

HSV206°, 50%, 24%

CMYK50, 22, 0, 76

Decimal1978172

CSS RGBrgb(30, 47, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 33%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Anchors Aweigh SW9179

ΔE 4.1 · #2B3441

Behr

Sorcerer 760F-7

ΔE 4.5 · #2B3645

Dulux

Poor Knights NZ10F9

ΔE 4.7 · #2B3746

Benjamin Moore

North CC-932

ΔE 6.6 · #2C3C4D

Vista Paint

In the Navy K-800

ΔE 6.7 · #313B45

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 6.9 · #2F353B

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 8.5 · #343B4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 9.4 · #38393F

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 9.9 · #313536

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 10.5 · #3E3B46

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 10.9 · #313048

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 11.1 · #302F2F

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.5 · #334059

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 11.5 · #404149

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 13.1 · #3B3938

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 16.5 · #1D375C

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

#1E2F3C

#3D2C1F

Analogous

#1F3D3B

#1E2F3C

#1F213D

Triadic

#1E2F3C

#3D1F30

#303D1F

Split-Complementary

#1E2F3C

#3D1F21

#3D3B1F

Tetradic

#1E2F3C

#3B1F3D

#3D2C1F

#213D1F

Monochromatic

#090D11

#1E2F3C

#385870

#5280A3

Rectangle

#1E2F3C

#2C1F3D

#3D2C1F

#303D1F

Compound

#1E2F3C

#1F213D

#3D2C1F

#3D3B1F

Variations

Lighter

#3B5C75

#5E86A5

#A5B8C7

Darker

#182631

#101A22

#090F14

Saturation

#292F32

#1F303D

#0F324C

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

13.75:1

AAA

vs Black

1.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1E2F3C

#262C3C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1E2F3C

#2D2D3A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1E2F3C

#1D312F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Tangaroa 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

#565048

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1E2F3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#43556C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#3B2C21

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: #1E2F3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #1E2F3C;

CSS Variable

--color-tangaroa: #1E2F3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangaroa': '#1E2F3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1E2F3C] text-[#1E2F3C]

SCSS

$tangaroa: #1E2F3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1E2F3C?

#1E2F3C is Tangaroa, a near-black blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1E2F3C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tangaroa?

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

What colors pair well with Tangaroa?

Tangaroa 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 Tangaroa?

You can download Tangaroa 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 Tangaroa?

The hex code is #1E2F3C. In RGB it's 30, 47, 60, and in HSL it's 206°, 33%, 18%.

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