BLUES

In the Mood

#2178A4

RGB 33, 120, 164 · HSL 200°, 66%, 39% · CMYK 80, 27, 0, 36

In the Mood is #2178A4 in HEX — rgb(33, 120, 164), hsl(200°, 66%, 39%), cmyk(80%, 27%, 0%, 36%).

In the Mood pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 66%, 39%. 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#2178A4

RGB33, 120, 164

HSL200°, 66%, 39%

HSV200°, 80%, 64%

CMYK80, 27, 0, 36

Decimal2193572

CSS RGBrgb(33, 120, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 66%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Danube SW6803

ΔE 0.7 · #2377A2

Dulux

Quarterdeck S35E6

ΔE 1.3 · #1277A3

Behr

Living Stream M490-6

ΔE 1.3 · #297BA7

Benjamin Moore

Blue 784

ΔE 2.7 · #2575A4

Dunn-Edwards

Summer Lake DE5838

ΔE 2.8 · #0077A7

PPG

Neptune 1237-7

ΔE 3.4 · #007DAC

Vista Paint

Wakeby Beach K-137

ΔE 4.2 · #3E7DA8

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 5.2 · #1882B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Peninsula 654

ΔE 5.7 · #37799C

Kilz

Triumph Blue RC280-01

ΔE 6.4 · #3F73A0

Valspar

Deep Blue Sea 5001-10C

ΔE 7.6 · #4387AC

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 10.1 · #3B83BD

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 14.5 · #6A90B4

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 15.9 · #4A72B0

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 21.5 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 22.1 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#2178A4

#A54E22

Analogous

#22A58F

#2178A4

#2238A5

Triadic

#2178A4

#A52279

#79A522

Split-Complementary

#2178A4

#A52238

#A58F22

Tetradic

#2178A4

#8F22A5

#A54E22

#38A522

Monochromatic

#081C26

#154B66

#2178A4

#3CA4D7

#7CC1E4

Rectangle

#2178A4

#4E22A5

#A54E22

#79A522

Compound

#2178A4

#2238A5

#A54E22

#A58F22

Variations

Lighter

#309ED5

#6DB3D6

#AFD1E2

Darker

#186287

#0F445E

#082838

Saturation

#506A77

#2279A5

#117FB6

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

4.90:1

vs Black

4.29:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2178A4

#536BA5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2178A4

#6F6F9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2178A4

#117F78

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

In the Mood 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

#588796

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2178A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#458CBA

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#844525

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: #2178A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #2178A4;

CSS Variable

--color-in-the-mood: #2178A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'in-the-mood': '#2178A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2178A4] text-[#2178A4]

SCSS

$in-the-mood: #2178A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2178A4?

#2178A4 is In the Mood, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2178A4 warm or cool?

In the Mood reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with In the Mood?

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

What colors pair well with In the Mood?

In the Mood 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 In the Mood?

You can download In the Mood 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 In the Mood?

The hex code is #2178A4. In RGB it's 33, 120, 164, and in HSL it's 200°, 66%, 39%.

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