BLUES

Navy Seal

#253A91

RGB 37, 58, 145 · HSL 228°, 59%, 36% · CMYK 74, 60, 0, 43

Navy Seal is #253A91 in HEX — rgb(37, 58, 145), hsl(228°, 59%, 36%), cmyk(74%, 60%, 0%, 43%).

Navy Seal pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 228°, 59%, 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#253A91

RGB37, 58, 145

HSL228°, 59%, 36%

HSV228°, 74%, 57%

CMYK74, 60, 0, 43

Decimal2439825

CSS RGBrgb(37, 58, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(228, 59%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Deep Indigo 620D-7

ΔE 3.6 · #2B429C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 4.9 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 12.9 · #1F4992

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 14 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Blue Highlight C-612

ΔE 14.9 · #334688

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 16.6 · #324A8B

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 17 · #445397

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2066-20

ΔE 18.4 · #014F94

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 18.6 · #494D8B

Dulux

Mondrian Blue S39H9

ΔE 18.9 · #0F4B8C

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 23.8 · #484E83

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 24.3 · #3C4C80

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 26 · #4B568A

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 27.7 · #776BAB

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 30.2 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 41.2 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#253A91

#927C26

Analogous

#267192

#253A91

#462692

Triadic

#253A91

#92263B

#3B9226

Split-Complementary

#253A91

#924626

#719226

Tetradic

#253A91

#922671

#927C26

#269246

Monochromatic

#060A18

#162355

#253A91

#3856CC

#758ADB

Rectangle

#253A91

#7C2692

#927C26

#3B9226

Compound

#253A91

#462692

#927C26

#719226

Variations

Lighter

#3350C6

#6C80CE

#AEB8DD

Darker

#1C2E77

#121F53

#091131

Saturation

#4C526C

#263B92

#1330A5

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

10.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.09:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#253A91

#004391

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#253A91

#373789

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#253A91

#005043

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Navy Seal 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

#5B5888

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#253A91

Daylight 5500K

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

#485DAC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E9ED

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.

#756627

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: #253A91;

CSS — background

background-color: #253A91;

CSS Variable

--color-navy-seal: #253A91;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'navy-seal': '#253A91' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#253A91] text-[#253A91]

SCSS

$navy-seal: #253A91;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #253A91?

#253A91 is Navy Seal, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #253A91 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Navy Seal?

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

What colors pair well with Navy Seal?

Navy Seal 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 Navy Seal?

You can download Navy Seal 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 Navy Seal?

The hex code is #253A91. In RGB it's 37, 58, 145, and in HSL it's 228°, 59%, 36%.

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