BLUES

Ocean Call

#2B6C8E

RGB 43, 108, 142 · HSL 201°, 54%, 36% · CMYK 70, 24, 0, 44

Ocean Call is #2B6C8E in HEX — rgb(43, 108, 142), hsl(201°, 54%, 36%), cmyk(70%, 24%, 0%, 44%).

Ocean Call pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 54%, 36%. 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#2B6C8E

RGB43, 108, 142

HSL201°, 54%, 36%

HSV201°, 70%, 56%

CMYK70, 24, 0, 44

Decimal2845838

CSS RGBrgb(43, 108, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 54%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Wind Surfing RD110-02

ΔE 2.2 · #366C8E

PPG

Blue Oasis 1158-6

ΔE 2.5 · #296D93

Dulux

Ocean Call S35D6

ΔE 2.5 · #2B6F8E

Behr

Ice Cave M480-7

ΔE 2.6 · #1F6E8F

Vista Paint

Tory Blue C-1373

ΔE 2.7 · #336E8C

Benjamin Moore

Bellbottom CSP-655

ΔE 2.8 · #396C8D

Hallman-Lindsay

Tory Blue historic-tory-blue

ΔE 2.8 · #2B708F

Dunn-Edwards

Rainy Lake DE5852

ΔE 4.5 · #3F6C8F

Valspar

Pacific Pleasure 5009-10

ΔE 4.6 · #146C8A

Sherwin-Williams

Adriatic Sea SW6790

ΔE 5.7 · #016081

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 9.1 · #2A6478

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 12.6 · #1882B4

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 13.9 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 14.6 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 15.6 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 16.7 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#2B6C8E

#8D4D2A

Analogous

#2A8D7F

#2B6C8E

#2A398D

Triadic

#2B6C8E

#8D2A6B

#6B8D2A

Split-Complementary

#2B6C8E

#8D2A39

#8D7F2A

Tetradic

#2B6C8E

#7F2A8D

#8D4D2A

#398D2A

Monochromatic

#071218

#193E52

#2B6C8E

#3F96C6

#79B6D7

Rectangle

#2B6C8E

#4D2A8D

#8D4D2A

#6B8D2A

Compound

#2B6C8E

#2A398D

#8D4D2A

#8D7F2A

Variations

Lighter

#3991C0

#70ABCA

#B0CCDB

Darker

#205673

#143B50

#0B2330

Saturation

#4D606B

#2A6B8D

#1571A2

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

5.77:1

vs Black

3.64:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2B6C8E

#4F608F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B6C8E

#64648A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B6C8E

#25726C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ocean Call 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

#607E86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B6C8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D83AA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBED

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.

#72432A

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: #2B6C8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B6C8E;

CSS Variable

--color-ocean-call: #2B6C8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ocean-call': '#2B6C8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B6C8E] text-[#2B6C8E]

SCSS

$ocean-call: #2B6C8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B6C8E?

#2B6C8E is Ocean Call, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2B6C8E warm or cool?

Ocean Call reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ocean Call?

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

What colors pair well with Ocean Call?

Ocean Call 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 Ocean Call?

You can download Ocean Call 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 Ocean Call?

The hex code is #2B6C8E. In RGB it's 43, 108, 142, and in HSL it's 201°, 54%, 36%.

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