BLUES

Kingfisher

#22515D

RGB 34, 81, 93 · HSL 192°, 46%, 25% · CMYK 63, 13, 0, 64

Kingfisher is #22515D in HEX — rgb(34, 81, 93), hsl(192°, 46%, 25%), cmyk(63%, 13%, 0%, 64%).

Kingfisher pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 46%, 25%. 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#22515D

RGB34, 81, 93

HSL192°, 46%, 25%

HSV192°, 63%, 36%

CMYK63, 13, 0, 64

Decimal2249053

CSS RGBrgb(34, 81, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 46%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Kingfisher 520F-7

Exact match

PPG

Blue Bayberry 1149-7

ΔE 2.7 · #2D5360

Dulux

Glitch S33C8

ΔE 2.7 · #2C5663

Benjamin Moore

Galápagos 2057-20

ΔE 3.4 · #205864

Vista Paint

Frozen Stream C-668

ΔE 3.5 · #2E525A

Dunn-Edwards

Encore Teal DEA182

ΔE 3.6 · #30525B

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 3.8 · #30555D

Sherwin-Williams

Marea Baja SW9185

ΔE 4.2 · #2E5464

Valspar

Classic Teal 5011-8

ΔE 5.4 · #285B62

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 6.2 · #025669

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 7.8 · #395255

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 8.8 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10.5 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 11.2 · #006673

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 12 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 15.5 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#22515D

#5D2E22

Analogous

#225D4B

#22515D

#22345D

Triadic

#22515D

#5D2251

#515D22

Split-Complementary

#22515D

#5D2234

#5D4B22

Tetradic

#22515D

#4B225D

#5D2E22

#345D22

Monochromatic

#071013

#0E2125

#22515D

#378295

#57ACC1

Rectangle

#22515D

#2E225D

#5D2E22

#515D22

Compound

#22515D

#22345D

#5D2E22

#5D4B22

Variations

Lighter

#378295

#5FA7B9

#A7C9D2

Darker

#1A424C

#112E35

#0A1B1F

Saturation

#374549

#22515D

#115C6E

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

8.74:1

AAA

vs Black

2.40:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#22515D

#3F475E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#22515D

#4B4B5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#22515D

#225250

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Kingfisher 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

#596961

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#22515D

Daylight 5500K

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

#466E85

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#4B2921

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: #22515D;

CSS — background

background-color: #22515D;

CSS Variable

--color-kingfisher: #22515D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kingfisher': '#22515D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#22515D] text-[#22515D]

SCSS

$kingfisher: #22515D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #22515D?

#22515D is Kingfisher, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #22515D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kingfisher?

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

What colors pair well with Kingfisher?

Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher?

You can download Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher?

The hex code is #22515D. In RGB it's 34, 81, 93, and in HSL it's 192°, 46%, 25%.

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