BLUES

Blue

#1F6498

RGB 31, 100, 152 · HSL 206°, 66%, 36% · CMYK 80, 34, 0, 40

Blue is #1F6498 in HEX — rgb(31, 100, 152), hsl(206°, 66%, 36%), cmyk(80%, 34%, 0%, 40%).

Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 206°, 66%, 36%. 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#1F6498

RGB31, 100, 152

HSL206°, 66%, 36%

HSV206°, 80%, 60%

CMYK80, 34, 0, 40

Decimal2057368

CSS RGBrgb(31, 100, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 66%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Jetski Race S35G8

ΔE 2.3 · #006296

Dunn-Edwards

The Blues DE5859

ΔE 2.6 · #296A9D

Behr

Mondrian Blue MQ4-58

ΔE 2.7 · #0F689C

PPG

Teeny Bikini 1162-6

ΔE 3.2 · #326395

Sherwin-Williams

Hyper Blue SW6965

ΔE 3.5 · #015F97

Kilz

Beyond The Sea RH200

ΔE 3.6 · #346696

Hallman-Lindsay

Glacier Bay historic-glacier-bay

ΔE 4.4 · #005C94

Vista Paint

Bowen Blue C-1376

ΔE 4.6 · #246CA6

Benjamin Moore

Old 811

ΔE 4.9 · #3A6A99

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 6.6 · #195584

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 6.9 · #1B5583

Valspar

Peek-A-Boo Blue 4007-10C

ΔE 6.9 · #3370AC

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 10.5 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 16.3 · #2D61AD

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17.3 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 20.2 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#1F6498

#98541F

Analogous

#1F9890

#1F6498

#1F2798

Triadic

#1F6498

#981F64

#64981F

Split-Complementary

#1F6498

#981F27

#98901F

Tetradic

#1F6498

#901F98

#98541F

#27981F

Monochromatic

#051119

#123A59

#1F6498

#308DD5

#6FB0E2

Rectangle

#1F6498

#541F98

#98541F

#64981F

Compound

#1F6498

#1F2798

#98541F

#98901F

Variations

Lighter

#2A87CF

#66A4D4

#ABC9E0

Darker

#17507C

#0E3757

#072034

Saturation

#4A5E6E

#1F6498

#1066A8

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

6.30:1

vs Black

3.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#1F6498

#405B99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1F6498

#5C5C93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1F6498

#076E66

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

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How it looks under different light

#57788D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1F6498

Daylight 5500K

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

#447DB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#7A4822

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: #1F6498;

CSS — background

background-color: #1F6498;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #1F6498;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#1F6498' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1F6498] text-[#1F6498]

SCSS

$blue: #1F6498;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1F6498?

#1F6498 is Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1F6498 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 #1F6498. In RGB it's 31, 100, 152, and in HSL it's 206°, 66%, 36%.

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