BLUES

Deep Water

#2A6FA1

RGB 42, 111, 161 · HSL 205°, 59%, 40% · CMYK 74, 31, 0, 37

Deep Water is #2A6FA1 in HEX — rgb(42, 111, 161), hsl(205°, 59%, 40%), cmyk(74%, 31%, 0%, 37%).

Deep Water pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 59%, 40%. 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#2A6FA1

RGB42, 111, 161

HSL205°, 59%, 40%

HSV205°, 74%, 63%

CMYK74, 31, 0, 37

Decimal2781089

CSS RGBrgb(42, 111, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 59%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

The Blues DE5859

ΔE 2.3 · #296A9D

Benjamin Moore

Seaport 2060-30

ΔE 3.5 · #016FA2

Behr

Mondrian Blue MQ4-58

ΔE 3.5 · #0F689C

Dulux

Outer Reef S36H8

ΔE 4 · #2A6695

Kilz

Triumph Blue RC280-01

ΔE 4.2 · #3F73A0

PPG

North Sea 1239-6

ΔE 4.5 · #1D78AB

Sherwin-Williams

Blue Chip SW6959

ΔE 4.7 · #016EA7

Vista Paint

Bowen Blue C-1376

ΔE 5.2 · #246CA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Bowen Blue historic-bowen-blue

ΔE 5.6 · #126DA8

Valspar

Peek-A-Boo Blue 4007-10C

ΔE 6.7 · #3370AC

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 8.8 · #3B83BD

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 8.9 · #1882B4

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 10.5 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 16.1 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 18.9 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 24.2 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#2A6FA1

#A25C2A

Analogous

#2AA298

#2A6FA1

#2A34A2

Triadic

#2A6FA1

#A22A70

#70A22A

Split-Complementary

#2A6FA1

#A22A34

#A2982A

Tetradic

#2A6FA1

#982AA2

#A25C2A

#34A22A

Monochromatic

#0A1C29

#1A4665

#2A6FA1

#4998D0

#85BAE0

Rectangle

#2A6FA1

#5C2AA2

#A25C2A

#70A22A

Compound

#2A6FA1

#2A34A2

#A25C2A

#A2982A

Variations

Lighter

#3C91CD

#75ABD1

#B3CDE0

Darker

#1F5A84

#143E5D

#0A2437

Saturation

#546978

#2A70A2

#1574B7

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

5.40:1

vs Black

3.89:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2A6FA1

#4B65A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A6FA1

#67679C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A6FA1

#1C7870

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Deep Water 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#5F8094

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A6FA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C85B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#824F2B

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: #2A6FA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A6FA1;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-water: #2A6FA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-water': '#2A6FA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A6FA1] text-[#2A6FA1]

SCSS

$deep-water: #2A6FA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A6FA1?

#2A6FA1 is Deep Water, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2A6FA1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Water?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Water?

Deep Water 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 Deep Water?

You can download Deep Water 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 Deep Water?

The hex code is #2A6FA1. In RGB it's 42, 111, 161, and in HSL it's 205°, 59%, 40%.

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