BLUES

Ruri Blue

#1E50A2

RGB 30, 80, 162 · HSL 217°, 69%, 38% · CMYK 81, 51, 0, 36

Ruri Blue is #1E50A2 in HEX — rgb(30, 80, 162), hsl(217°, 69%, 38%), cmyk(81%, 51%, 0%, 36%).

Ruri Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 217°, 69%, 38%. 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#1E50A2

RGB30, 80, 162

HSL217°, 69%, 38%

HSV217°, 81%, 64%

CMYK81, 51, 0, 36

Decimal1986722

CSS RGBrgb(30, 80, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(217, 69%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Optimum Blue M540-7

ΔE 1.8 · #2B50A2

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 5.8 · #1F4992

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 8 · #243F90

Vista Paint

Cascade Twilight K-128

ΔE 8.6 · #224B8F

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2066-20

ΔE 9.2 · #014F94

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 10.1 · #445397

Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing Sea 641

ΔE 10.1 · #1C4D8F

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Chip DE5867

ΔE 10.6 · #1D5699

Dulux

Mondrian Blue S39H9

ΔE 11 · #0F4B8C

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 17.3 · #1E2D6E

Valspar

Deep Space 4008-8C

ΔE 17.4 · #38619B

Sherwin-Williams

Frank Blue SW6967

ΔE 18.1 · #225288

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 18.7 · #285489

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 19.7 · #4A72B0

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 21.8 · #776BAB

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 33.5 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#1E50A2

#A4711E

Analogous

#1E94A4

#1E50A2

#2E1EA4

Triadic

#1E50A2

#A41E51

#51A41E

Split-Complementary

#1E50A2

#A42E1E

#94A41E

Tetradic

#1E50A2

#A41E94

#A4711E

#1EA42E

Monochromatic

#061122

#123163

#1E50A2

#3474DA

#75A0E6

Rectangle

#1E50A2

#711EA4

#A4711E

#51A41E

Compound

#1E50A2

#2E1EA4

#A4711E

#94A41E

Variations

Lighter

#296CD8

#6993D8

#ADC1E2

Darker

#154086

#0D2C5E

#061938

Saturation

#4D5C75

#1E51A4

#0F4EB3

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

7.71:1

AAA

vs Black

2.72:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1E50A2

#1851A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1E50A2

#4A4A9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1E50A2

#006356

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ruri 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

#566995

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1E50A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#436EB9

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.

#835E22

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: #1E50A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #1E50A2;

CSS Variable

--color-ruri-blue: #1E50A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruri-blue': '#1E50A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1E50A2] text-[#1E50A2]

SCSS

$ruri-blue: #1E50A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1E50A2?

#1E50A2 is Ruri Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1E50A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruri Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Ruri Blue?

Ruri 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 Ruri Blue?

You can download Ruri 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 Ruri Blue?

The hex code is #1E50A2. In RGB it's 30, 80, 162, and in HSL it's 217°, 69%, 38%.

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