BLUES

Bahama Blue

#25597F

RGB 37, 89, 127 · HSL 205°, 55%, 32% · CMYK 71, 30, 0, 50

Bahama Blue is #25597F in HEX — rgb(37, 89, 127), hsl(205°, 55%, 32%), cmyk(71%, 30%, 0%, 50%).

Bahama Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 55%, 32%. 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#25597F

RGB37, 89, 127

HSL205°, 55%, 32%

HSV205°, 71%, 50%

CMYK71, 30, 0, 50

Decimal2447743

CSS RGBrgb(37, 89, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 55%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Superior Blue S490-7

ΔE 1.4 · #255B83

PPG

Animation 1159-6

ΔE 2.1 · #1D5C83

Benjamin Moore

Mistral CC-842

ΔE 2.7 · #11567E

Dulux

Pelagic S36F7

ΔE 3.3 · #345F83

Vista Paint

Citadel Blue K-168

ΔE 3.9 · #00547B

Kilz

Luxurious Blue RC280-02

ΔE 4 · #355F88

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Spray 662

ΔE 4.1 · #005379

Sherwin-Williams

Jay Blue SW6797

ΔE 4.6 · #015D87

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 5.5 · #1B5583

Dunn-Edwards

Ink Blotch DE5839

ΔE 5.6 · #00608B

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 6.1 · #195584

Valspar

Egyptian Blue 4011-7

ΔE 6.5 · #42658A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 7.7 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 13.9 · #003B67

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 15 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 18.7 · #485761

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 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

#25597F

#7E4A25

Analogous

#257E77

#25597F

#252C7E

Triadic

#25597F

#7E2559

#597E25

Split-Complementary

#25597F

#7E252C

#7E7725

Tetradic

#25597F

#77257E

#7E4A25

#2C7E25

Monochromatic

#060E14

#142F43

#25597F

#3683BA

#69A7D3

Rectangle

#25597F

#4A257E

#7E4A25

#597E25

Compound

#25597F

#252C7E

#7E4A25

#7E7725

Variations

Lighter

#347FB4

#669FC8

#ABC6DA

Darker

#1C4867

#123148

#0A1D2B

Saturation

#44545F

#25597E

#125C91

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

7.46:1

AAA

vs Black

2.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#25597F

#3E5180

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#25597F

#53537B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#25597F

#1D605A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bahama Blue 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

#5B6F7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#25597F

Daylight 5500K

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

#48749F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBED

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.

#664025

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: #25597F;

CSS — background

background-color: #25597F;

CSS Variable

--color-bahama-blue: #25597F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bahama-blue': '#25597F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#25597F] text-[#25597F]

SCSS

$bahama-blue: #25597F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #25597F?

#25597F is Bahama Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #25597F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bahama Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Bahama Blue?

Bahama Blue 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 Bahama Blue?

You can download Bahama Blue 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 Bahama Blue?

The hex code is #25597F. In RGB it's 37, 89, 127, and in HSL it's 205°, 55%, 32%.

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