BLUES

Deep Sapphire

#205D70

RGB 32, 93, 112 · HSL 194°, 56%, 28% · CMYK 71, 17, 0, 56

Deep Sapphire is #205D70 in HEX — rgb(32, 93, 112), hsl(194°, 56%, 28%), cmyk(71%, 17%, 0%, 56%).

Deep Sapphire pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 194°, 56%, 28%. 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#205D70

RGB32, 93, 112

HSL194°, 56%, 28%

HSV194°, 71%, 44%

CMYK71, 17, 0, 56

Decimal2121072

CSS RGBrgb(32, 93, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(194, 56%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deep Sapphire S33D7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Connor's Lakefront SW9060

ΔE 1.8 · #175A6C

Valspar

Shaded Lake 5011-9

ΔE 2.2 · #285F6F

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 3 · #2A6478

Vista Paint

Bold Bolection C-1374

ΔE 3.4 · #286474

Dunn-Edwards

Atlantis DE5790

ΔE 3.7 · #336172

Behr

Nostalgic Evening BNC-28

ΔE 3.8 · #326377

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda 728

ΔE 3.9 · #295F6C

Hallman-Lindsay

Bold Bolection historic-bold-bolection

ΔE 4.5 · #1D6575

PPG

Jamaican Dream 1151-7

ΔE 4.6 · #04627A

Kilz

Wild River RE100-02

ΔE 6.5 · #3D6775

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 7.9 · #006673

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.8 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 11.3 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 12.8 · #4D5B6A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 17.6 · #334059

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#205D70

#6F321F

Analogous

#1F6F5A

#205D70

#1F356F

Triadic

#205D70

#6F1F5D

#5D6F1F

Split-Complementary

#205D70

#6F1F35

#6F5A1F

Tetradic

#205D70

#5A1F6F

#6F321F

#356F1F

Monochromatic

#061114

#0F2B34

#205D70

#308EAB

#58B4D0

Rectangle

#205D70

#321F6F

#6F321F

#5D6F1F

Compound

#205D70

#1F356F

#6F321F

#6F5A1F

Variations

Lighter

#308CA9

#5CADC5

#A6CCD8

Darker

#184B5B

#0F343F

#081F26

Saturation

#3B4E53

#1F5D6F

#10657F

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

7.34:1

AAA

vs Black

2.86:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#205D70

#465171

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#205D70

#56566E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#205D70

#1E605C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Deep Sapphire 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

#57726F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#205D70

Daylight 5500K

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

#457793

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5A2D20

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: #205D70;

CSS — background

background-color: #205D70;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-sapphire: #205D70;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-sapphire': '#205D70' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#205D70] text-[#205D70]

SCSS

$deep-sapphire: #205D70;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #205D70?

#205D70 is Deep Sapphire, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #205D70 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Sapphire?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Sapphire?

Deep Sapphire 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 Deep Sapphire?

You can download Deep Sapphire 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 Deep Sapphire?

The hex code is #205D70. In RGB it's 32, 93, 112, and in HSL it's 194°, 56%, 28%.

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