BLUES

Devil Blue

#277594

RGB 39, 117, 148 · HSL 197°, 58%, 37% · CMYK 74, 21, 0, 42

Devil Blue is #277594 in HEX — rgb(39, 117, 148), hsl(197°, 58%, 37%), cmyk(74%, 21%, 0%, 42%).

Devil Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 58%, 37%. 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#277594

RGB39, 117, 148

HSL197°, 58%, 37%

HSV197°, 74%, 58%

CMYK74, 21, 0, 42

Decimal2586004

CSS RGBrgb(39, 117, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 58%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Tory Blue historic-tory-blue

ΔE 2.4 · #2B708F

Dulux

Bateau S34D5

ΔE 2.6 · #1B7998

Behr

Ice Cave M480-7

ΔE 3.1 · #1F6E8F

Benjamin Moore

Americana 770

ΔE 3.5 · #017695

PPG

Cosmic Dust 1157-6

ΔE 3.7 · #347699

Valspar

Pacific Pleasure 5009-10

ΔE 3.8 · #146C8A

Vista Paint

Tory Blue C-1373

ΔE 4.2 · #336E8C

Kilz

Blue Splash RD250-02

ΔE 4.2 · #2A7FA1

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Tune DE5831

ΔE 4.3 · #02708C

Sherwin-Williams

Down Pour SW6516

ΔE 6.6 · #43718B

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 9.4 · #2A6478

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 12.1 · #1882B4

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 13.1 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 13.7 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 15.3 · #6A90B4

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 15.6 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#277594

#954728

Analogous

#28957D

#277594

#283F95

Triadic

#277594

#952876

#769528

Split-Complementary

#277594

#95283F

#957D28

Tetradic

#277594

#7D2895

#954728

#3F9528

Monochromatic

#07161C

#184659

#277594

#3EA3CC

#7AC0DC

Rectangle

#277594

#472895

#954728

#769528

Compound

#277594

#283F95

#954728

#957D28

Variations

Lighter

#359EC8

#6FB3CE

#B0D1DE

Darker

#1E5F79

#134255

#0A2732

Saturation

#4E656F

#287695

#147FA9

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

5.17:1

vs Black

4.06:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#277594

#566795

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#277594

#6C6C90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#277594

#217A74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Devil 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

#5D848A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#277594

Daylight 5500K

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

#4A89AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#783F29

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: #277594;

CSS — background

background-color: #277594;

CSS Variable

--color-devil-blue: #277594;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'devil-blue': '#277594' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#277594] text-[#277594]

SCSS

$devil-blue: #277594;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #277594?

#277594 is Devil Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #277594 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Devil Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Devil Blue?

Devil 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 Devil Blue?

You can download Devil 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 Devil Blue?

The hex code is #277594. In RGB it's 39, 117, 148, and in HSL it's 197°, 58%, 37%.

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