BLUES

Mallard

#254855

RGB 37, 72, 85 · HSL 196°, 39%, 24% · CMYK 56, 15, 0, 67

Mallard is #254855 in HEX — rgb(37, 72, 85), hsl(196°, 39%, 24%), cmyk(56%, 15%, 0%, 67%).

Mallard pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 39%, 24%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#254855

RGB37, 72, 85

HSL196°, 39%, 24%

HSV196°, 56%, 33%

CMYK56, 15, 0, 67

Decimal2443349

CSS RGBrgb(37, 72, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 39%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rainstorm SW6230

ΔE 0.9 · #244653

Vista Paint

Sophisticated Teal K-1249

ΔE 1.6 · #244954

Dulux

Dark Border S33C9

ΔE 2.3 · #1B4756

Benjamin Moore

River 2057-10

ΔE 2.9 · #264A53

Behr

Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28

ΔE 3.7 · #334C59

PPG

Sailor's Coat 1153-7

ΔE 3.8 · #334B58

Dunn-Edwards

Encore Teal DEA182

ΔE 5 · #30525B

Valspar

Boisterous Blue 4009-6

ΔE 6.4 · #375264

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 6.4 · #30555D

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 6.9 · #3D4E57

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 8.1 · #395255

RAL

Blue Green 6004

ΔE 9 · #1F3A3D

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9.9 · #485761

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.7 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 12.8 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.5 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#254855

#553225

Analogous

#25554A

#254855

#253055

Triadic

#254855

#552548

#485525

Split-Complementary

#254855

#552530

#554A25

Tetradic

#254855

#4A2555

#553225

#305525

Monochromatic

#080F12

#0E1B20

#254855

#3D768A

#5C9FB7

Rectangle

#254855

#322555

#553225

#485525

Compound

#254855

#253055

#553225

#554A25

Variations

Lighter

#3D768B

#649DB1

#A9C4CE

Darker

#1D3A45

#132830

#0B181C

Saturation

#364144

#254855

#135168

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

9.83:1

AAA

vs Black

2.14:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#254855

#394056

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#254855

#434353

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#254855

#244A47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Mallard 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

#5B635B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#254855

Daylight 5500K

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

#48687F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#452C23

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #254855;

CSS — background

background-color: #254855;

CSS Variable

--color-mallard: #254855;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mallard': '#254855' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#254855] text-[#254855]

SCSS

$mallard: #254855;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #254855?

#254855 is Mallard, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #254855 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mallard?

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

What colors pair well with Mallard?

Mallard 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 Mallard?

You can download Mallard 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 Mallard?

The hex code is #254855. In RGB it's 37, 72, 85, and in HSL it's 196°, 39%, 24%.

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