BLUES

Plymouth Blue

#295266

RGB 41, 82, 102 · HSL 200°, 43%, 28% · CMYK 60, 20, 0, 60

Plymouth Blue is #295266 in HEX — rgb(41, 82, 102), hsl(200°, 43%, 28%), cmyk(60%, 20%, 0%, 60%).

Plymouth Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 43%, 28%. 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#295266

RGB41, 82, 102

HSL200°, 43%, 28%

HSV200°, 60%, 40%

CMYK60, 20, 0, 60

Decimal2708070

CSS RGBrgb(41, 82, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 43%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Plymouth Blue 13-27

Exact match

Behr

Midnight In The Tropics S480-7

ΔE 1.1 · #2C5469

Dulux

Ocean Trapeze S35C7

ΔE 1.9 · #2E546A

Sherwin-Williams

Marea Baja SW9185

ΔE 2.7 · #2E5464

Dunn-Edwards

Summer Night DE5811

ΔE 3.2 · #36576A

Benjamin Moore

Summer 777

ΔE 3.4 · #35596D

Vista Paint

Teal Shadow K-1247

ΔE 3.9 · #21526C

Valspar

Boisterous Blue 4009-6

ΔE 3.9 · #375264

Hallman-Lindsay

Day Spa 634

ΔE 5.8 · #3D5463

Kilz

Saxophone Solo RC290-02

ΔE 6.5 · #3F556C

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 6.9 · #025669

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 9.2 · #3D4E57

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.6 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10 · #485761

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.5 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 12.2 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#295266

#663D29

Analogous

#29665C

#295266

#293366

Triadic

#295266

#662952

#526629

Split-Complementary

#295266

#662933

#665C29

Tetradic

#295266

#5C2966

#663D29

#336629

Monochromatic

#070F12

#13262F

#295266

#3F7D9D

#66A3C2

Rectangle

#295266

#3D2966

#663D29

#526629

Compound

#295266

#293366

#663D29

#665C29

Variations

Lighter

#3E7C9B

#699EB9

#ABC5D2

Darker

#1F4253

#152D3A

#0C1B22

Saturation

#3E4A51

#295266

#14587A

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

8.42:1

AAA

vs Black

2.49:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#295266

#3F4A67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#295266

#4D4D64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#295266

#275552

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Plymouth 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

#5E6A68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#295266

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B6F8C

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.

#533527

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: #295266;

CSS — background

background-color: #295266;

CSS Variable

--color-plymouth-blue: #295266;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plymouth-blue': '#295266' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#295266] text-[#295266]

SCSS

$plymouth-blue: #295266;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #295266?

#295266 is Plymouth Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #295266 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plymouth Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Plymouth Blue?

Plymouth 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 Plymouth Blue?

You can download Plymouth 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 Plymouth Blue?

The hex code is #295266. In RGB it's 41, 82, 102, and in HSL it's 200°, 43%, 28%.

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