BLUES

Maritime Outpost

#1E4581

RGB 30, 69, 129 · HSL 216°, 62%, 31% · CMYK 77, 47, 0, 49

Maritime Outpost is #1E4581 in HEX — rgb(30, 69, 129), hsl(216°, 62%, 31%), cmyk(77%, 47%, 0%, 49%).

Maritime Outpost pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 216°, 62%, 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#1E4581

RGB30, 69, 129

HSL216°, 62%, 31%

HSV216°, 77%, 51%

CMYK77, 47, 0, 49

Decimal1983873

CSS RGBrgb(30, 69, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 62%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Florida Waters 599

ΔE 2.6 · #2A4983

Vista Paint

Evening in Paris K-104

ΔE 2.9 · #254280

Dulux

True Blue S40H9

ΔE 2.9 · #194983

Behr

Elegant Navy M530-7

ΔE 3.3 · #2D437D

Dunn-Edwards

Indigo Night DEA138

ΔE 3.8 · #324680

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2065-20

ΔE 4.1 · #154C87

PPG

Brilliant Blue 1161-7

ΔE 5.1 · #234E86

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 5.7 · #063971

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 7.5 · #3C4C80

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 8.2 · #1F4992

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 8.6 · #285489

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 9.7 · #484E83

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 11.7 · #003B67

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 12.8 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 18.5 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 25.5 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#1E4581

#80591E

Analogous

#1E7680

#1E4581

#281E80

Triadic

#1E4581

#801E45

#45801E

Split-Complementary

#1E4581

#80281E

#76801E

Tetradic

#1E4581

#801E76

#80591E

#1E8028

Monochromatic

#050B15

#102442

#1E4581

#2D67BE

#5E8FD9

Rectangle

#1E4581

#591E80

#80591E

#45801E

Compound

#1E4581

#281E80

#80591E

#76801E

Variations

Lighter

#2B64B9

#5E8ACD

#A7BCDC

Darker

#163768

#0E2649

#07162B

Saturation

#404C5E

#1E4580

#0F428F

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

9.44:1

AAA

vs Black

2.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1E4581

#214481

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1E4581

#40407B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1E4581

#055249

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Maritime Outpost 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

#56607C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1E4581

Daylight 5500K

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

#4365A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EAED

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.

#674A20

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: #1E4581;

CSS — background

background-color: #1E4581;

CSS Variable

--color-maritime-outpost: #1E4581;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maritime-outpost': '#1E4581' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1E4581] text-[#1E4581]

SCSS

$maritime-outpost: #1E4581;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1E4581?

#1E4581 is Maritime Outpost, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1E4581 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Maritime Outpost?

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

What colors pair well with Maritime Outpost?

Maritime Outpost 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 Maritime Outpost?

You can download Maritime Outpost 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 Maritime Outpost?

The hex code is #1E4581. In RGB it's 30, 69, 129, and in HSL it's 216°, 62%, 31%.

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