BLUES

In the Nick

#2B6DAA

RGB 43, 109, 170 · HSL 209°, 60%, 42% · CMYK 75, 36, 0, 33

In the Nick is #2B6DAA in HEX — rgb(43, 109, 170), hsl(209°, 60%, 42%), cmyk(75%, 36%, 0%, 33%).

In the Nick pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 209°, 60%, 42%. 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#2B6DAA

RGB43, 109, 170

HSL209°, 60%, 42%

HSV209°, 75%, 67%

CMYK75, 36, 0, 33

Decimal2846122

CSS RGBrgb(43, 109, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(209, 60%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Peek-A-Boo Blue 4007-10C

ΔE 1.5 · #3370AC

PPG

Wright Bluebird FLLW514

ΔE 1.7 · #356FAD

Vista Paint

Bowen Blue C-1376

ΔE 2.3 · #246CA6

Benjamin Moore

Paddington 791

ΔE 2.4 · #146AA8

RAL

Sky Blue 5015

ΔE 3.3 · #2271B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Bowen Blue historic-bowen-blue

ΔE 3.3 · #126DA8

Dulux

Perfect Ocean S39G7

ΔE 3.5 · #3066A0

Behr

Electric Blue MQ4-24

ΔE 3.9 · #2C6CAF

Sherwin-Williams

Blue Chip SW6959

ΔE 5.2 · #016EA7

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 5.6 · #4A72B0

Dunn-Edwards

Americana DE5845

ΔE 6.2 · #0477B4

Kilz

Aspiration RH190

ΔE 6.8 · #217AB4

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 11.9 · #2D61AD

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 12.3 · #195584

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 18.7 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 19.6 · #636E8F

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

#2B6DAA

#AB692B

Analogous

#2BABA9

#2B6DAA

#2B2DAB

Triadic

#2B6DAA

#AB2B6D

#6DAB2B

Split-Complementary

#2B6DAA

#AB2B2D

#ABA92B

Tetradic

#2B6DAA

#A92BAB

#AB692B

#2DAB2B

Monochromatic

#0C1F31

#1C466E

#2B6DAA

#5094D3

#8DB9E2

Rectangle

#2B6DAA

#692BAB

#AB692B

#6DAB2B

Compound

#2B6DAA

#2B2DAB

#AB692B

#ABA92B

Variations

Lighter

#428BD0

#79A8D4

#B5CCE1

Darker

#20578C

#143C62

#0B233A

Saturation

#586C7E

#2B6DAB

#156EC1

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

5.43:1

vs Black

3.87:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2B6DAA

#4566AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B6DAA

#6565A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B6DAA

#16796F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

In the Nick 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

#607E9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B6DAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D83BF

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.

#89592D

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: #2B6DAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B6DAA;

CSS Variable

--color-in-the-nick: #2B6DAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'in-the-nick': '#2B6DAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B6DAA] text-[#2B6DAA]

SCSS

$in-the-nick: #2B6DAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B6DAA?

#2B6DAA is In the Nick, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2B6DAA warm or cool?

In the Nick reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with In the Nick?

In the Nick works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with In the Nick?

In the Nick 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 In the Nick?

You can download In the Nick 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 In the Nick?

The hex code is #2B6DAA. In RGB it's 43, 109, 170, and in HSL it's 209°, 60%, 42%.

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