BLUES

Blue Splash

#2A7FA1

RGB 42, 127, 161 · HSL 197°, 59%, 40% · CMYK 74, 21, 0, 37

Blue Splash is #2A7FA1 in HEX — rgb(42, 127, 161), hsl(197°, 59%, 40%), cmyk(74%, 21%, 0%, 37%).

Blue Splash pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 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#2A7FA1

RGB42, 127, 161

HSL197°, 59%, 40%

HSV197°, 74%, 63%

CMYK74, 21, 0, 37

Decimal2785185

CSS RGBrgb(42, 127, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 59%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Blue Splash RD250-02

Exact match

Dulux

Fun And Games S35D5

ΔE 2.3 · #337C9C

PPG

Blue Paisley 1238-6

ΔE 2.7 · #2282A8

Benjamin Moore

Randolph CW-615

ΔE 3.9 · #3D83A0

Behr

Blue Luxury S-G-520

ΔE 4 · #1A85AC

Valspar

Wishing Well 5002-10C

ΔE 4.2 · #0A85A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Peninsula 654

ΔE 4.2 · #37799C

Vista Paint

Peninsula C-653

ΔE 4.8 · #3B799C

Sherwin-Williams

Blue Mosque SW6789

ΔE 5.7 · #01819E

Dunn-Edwards

Mediterranean Sea DE5830

ΔE 6.6 · #1E8CAB

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 9.5 · #1882B4

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 12.6 · #599EC4

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 13.4 · #2A6478

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 14.6 · #6C8EA3

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 15.9 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 18.5 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#2A7FA1

#A24C2A

Analogous

#2AA288

#2A7FA1

#2A44A2

Triadic

#2A7FA1

#A22A80

#80A22A

Split-Complementary

#2A7FA1

#A22A44

#A2882A

Tetradic

#2A7FA1

#882AA2

#A24C2A

#44A22A

Monochromatic

#0A2029

#1A5065

#2A7FA1

#49AAD0

#85C6E0

Rectangle

#2A7FA1

#4C2AA2

#A24C2A

#80A22A

Compound

#2A7FA1

#2A44A2

#A24C2A

#A2882A

Variations

Lighter

#3CA4CD

#75B7D1

#B3D3E0

Darker

#1F6884

#14485D

#0A2A37

Saturation

#546E78

#2A80A2

#1589B7

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

4.52:1

vs Black

4.65:1

Deuteranopia

#2A7FA1

#5D70A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A7FA1

#76769D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A7FA1

#24847E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Splash 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

#5F8C94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A7FA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C91B8

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.

#82442B

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: #2A7FA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A7FA1;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-splash: #2A7FA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-splash': '#2A7FA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A7FA1] text-[#2A7FA1]

SCSS

$blue-splash: #2A7FA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A7FA1?

#2A7FA1 is Blue Splash, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2A7FA1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Splash?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Splash?

Blue Splash 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 Splash?

You can download Blue Splash 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 Splash?

The hex code is #2A7FA1. In RGB it's 42, 127, 161, and in HSL it's 197°, 59%, 40%.

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