BLUES

Avalon

#27778F

RGB 39, 119, 143 · HSL 194°, 57%, 36% · CMYK 73, 17, 0, 44

Avalon is #27778F in HEX — rgb(39, 119, 143), hsl(194°, 57%, 36%), cmyk(73%, 17%, 0%, 44%).

Avalon pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 194°, 57%, 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#27778F

RGB39, 119, 143

HSL194°, 57%, 36%

HSV194°, 73%, 56%

CMYK73, 17, 0, 44

Decimal2586511

CSS RGBrgb(39, 119, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(194, 57%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Avalon CSP-645

Exact match

Dulux

Devil Blue S34C5

ΔE 2 · #277994

Kilz

Arroyo RE130-02

ΔE 2.3 · #357A91

Sherwin-Williams

Loch Blue SW6502

ΔE 2.5 · #2F778B

Behr

Poseidon S480-6

ΔE 2.8 · #33748A

PPG

Adventure 1151-6

ΔE 2.9 · #34788C

Dunn-Edwards

Rare Turquoise DEA133

ΔE 3.2 · #00748E

Vista Paint

Great Blue Green K-1248

ΔE 5.8 · #006C80

Valspar

Pacific Pleasure 5009-10

ΔE 5.8 · #146C8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Tory Blue historic-tory-blue

ΔE 6 · #2B708F

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 7.2 · #256D7B

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 8.6 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 9.5 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11.8 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 13.7 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 16 · #1882B4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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 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

#27778F

#904027

Analogous

#279074

#27778F

#274390

Triadic

#27778F

#902778

#789027

Split-Complementary

#27778F

#902743

#907427

Tetradic

#27778F

#742790

#904027

#439027

Monochromatic

#071418

#174654

#27778F

#3BA8C9

#77C3DA

Rectangle

#27778F

#402790

#904027

#789027

Compound

#27778F

#274390

#904027

#907427

Variations

Lighter

#36A2C3

#6EB6CD

#AFD2DD

Darker

#1D6175

#134352

#0A2831

Saturation

#4C646B

#277890

#1482A4

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

5.10:1

vs Black

4.12:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#27778F

#596790

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#27778F

#6E6E8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#27778F

#247A76

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Avalon 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

#5D8686

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#27778F

Daylight 5500K

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

#4A8BAB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#743A28

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: #27778F;

CSS — background

background-color: #27778F;

CSS Variable

--color-avalon: #27778F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'avalon': '#27778F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#27778F] text-[#27778F]

SCSS

$avalon: #27778F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #27778F?

#27778F is Avalon, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #27778F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Avalon?

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

What colors pair well with Avalon?

Avalon 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 Avalon?

You can download Avalon 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 Avalon?

The hex code is #27778F. In RGB it's 39, 119, 143, and in HSL it's 194°, 57%, 36%.

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