BLUES

Blue Surf

#2993B4

RGB 41, 147, 180 · HSL 194°, 63%, 43% · CMYK 77, 18, 0, 29

Blue Surf is #2993B4 in HEX — rgb(41, 147, 180), hsl(194°, 63%, 43%), cmyk(77%, 18%, 0%, 29%).

Blue Surf pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 194°, 63%, 43%. 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#2993B4

RGB41, 147, 180

HSL194°, 63%, 43%

HSV194°, 77%, 71%

CMYK77, 18, 0, 29

Decimal2724788

CSS RGBrgb(41, 147, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(194, 63%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Surf S34E4

Exact match

Valspar

Pool Party 5002-10B

ΔE 2.7 · #2D9ABC

Dunn-Edwards

Mediterranean Sea DE5830

ΔE 2.9 · #1E8CAB

Kilz

Centurian Blue RH180

ΔE 3.5 · #158AAB

Behr

Havasu 520B-7

ΔE 3.7 · #1E8EAA

Benjamin Moore

Cool 2058-40

ΔE 4.3 · #429BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Major Blue SW6795

ΔE 5 · #289EC4

Vista Paint

Puerto Mio K-185

ΔE 5 · #0089A6

PPG

Bellflower 1237-6

ΔE 5.8 · #1993BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bliss 675

ΔE 6.9 · #0092AA

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 9 · #599EC4

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 12.6 · #4EB3CD

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 15.8 · #6C8EA3

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 15.8 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 18.7 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 19.5 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#2993B4

#B34929

Analogous

#29B38E

#2993B4

#294DB3

Triadic

#2993B4

#B32992

#92B329

Split-Complementary

#2993B4

#B3294D

#B38E29

Tetradic

#2993B4

#8E29B3

#B34929

#4DB329

Monochromatic

#0C2C36

#1A5F74

#2993B4

#50B8D7

#8FD1E6

Rectangle

#2993B4

#4929B3

#B34929

#92B329

Compound

#2993B4

#294DB3

#B34929

#B38E29

Variations

Lighter

#41B2D4

#79C1D6

#B6D8E3

Darker

#1E7792

#135366

#0A313D

Saturation

#597982

#2992B3

#149DC7

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

3.54:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.93:1

Deuteranopia

#2993B4

#6C80B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2993B4

#8888B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2993B4

#239892

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Surf 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

#5E9BA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2993B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#4BA0C6

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.

#8F432B

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: #2993B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #2993B4;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-surf: #2993B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-surf': '#2993B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2993B4] text-[#2993B4]

SCSS

$blue-surf: #2993B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2993B4?

#2993B4 is Blue Surf, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2993B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Surf?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Surf?

Blue Surf 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 Blue Surf?

You can download Blue Surf 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 Blue Surf?

The hex code is #2993B4. In RGB it's 41, 147, 180, and in HSL it's 194°, 63%, 43%.

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