BLUES

Zydeco Blue

#2B61A0

RGB 43, 97, 160 · HSL 212°, 58%, 40% · CMYK 73, 39, 0, 37

Zydeco Blue is #2B61A0 in HEX — rgb(43, 97, 160), hsl(212°, 58%, 40%), cmyk(73%, 39%, 0%, 37%).

Zydeco Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 212°, 58%, 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#2B61A0

RGB43, 97, 160

HSL212°, 58%, 40%

HSV212°, 73%, 63%

CMYK73, 39, 0, 37

Decimal2843040

CSS RGBrgb(43, 97, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(212, 58%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

International S40H7 · SB8E6

ΔE 2.4 · #3766A5

Benjamin Moore

Mosaic CC-874

ΔE 2.9 · #3963A4

Valspar

Deep Space 4008-8C

ΔE 3.4 · #38619B

PPG

Suddenly Sapphire 1242-7

ΔE 3.8 · #1A5897

Behr

Tidal M510-6

ΔE 3.9 · #295D96

Dunn-Edwards

Starstruck DE5894

ΔE 5.5 · #4664A5

Vista Paint

Glacier Bay C-1371

ΔE 6.1 · #005C95

Hallman-Lindsay

Glacier Bay historic-glacier-bay

ΔE 6.6 · #005C94

Sherwin-Williams

Hyper Blue SW6965

ΔE 6.7 · #015F97

RAL

Sky Blue 5015

ΔE 7.2 · #2271B3

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 7.5 · #4A72B0

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 7.6 · #285489

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 8.3 · #2D61AD

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 11.1 · #195584

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 13.2 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 20.8 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#2B61A0

#A16A2B

Analogous

#2B9DA1

#2B61A0

#2F2BA1

Triadic

#2B61A0

#A12B62

#62A12B

Split-Complementary

#2B61A0

#A12F2B

#9DA12B

Tetradic

#2B61A0

#A12B9D

#A16A2B

#2BA12F

Monochromatic

#0B1928

#1B3D65

#2B61A0

#4A88CF

#86B0DF

Rectangle

#2B61A0

#6A2BA1

#A16A2B

#62A12B

Compound

#2B61A0

#2F2BA1

#A16A2B

#9DA12B

Variations

Lighter

#3E80CC

#76A0D0

#B4C8DF

Darker

#204E83

#14365C

#0B1F36

Saturation

#546578

#2B62A1

#1561B7

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

6.32:1

vs Black

3.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2B61A0

#3B5CA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B61A0

#5A5A9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B61A0

#176E64

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Zydeco 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#607593

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B61A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D7AB7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EAED

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.

#815A2C

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: #2B61A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B61A0;

CSS Variable

--color-zydeco-blue: #2B61A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zydeco-blue': '#2B61A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B61A0] text-[#2B61A0]

SCSS

$zydeco-blue: #2B61A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B61A0?

#2B61A0 is Zydeco Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2B61A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zydeco Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Zydeco Blue?

Zydeco 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 Zydeco Blue?

You can download Zydeco 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 Zydeco Blue?

The hex code is #2B61A0. In RGB it's 43, 97, 160, and in HSL it's 212°, 58%, 40%.

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