BLUES

Distant Blue

#2C66A0

RGB 44, 102, 160 · HSL 210°, 57%, 40% · CMYK 72, 36, 0, 37

Distant Blue is #2C66A0 in HEX — rgb(44, 102, 160), hsl(210°, 57%, 40%), cmyk(72%, 36%, 0%, 37%).

Distant Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 57%, 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#2C66A0

RGB44, 102, 160

HSL210°, 57%, 40%

HSV210°, 73%, 63%

CMYK72, 36, 0, 37

Decimal2909856

CSS RGBrgb(44, 102, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 57%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Perfect Ocean S39G7

ΔE 0.7 · #3066A0

Vista Paint

Bowen Blue C-1376

ΔE 3.2 · #246CA6

Valspar

Vivid Blue 4006-10C

ΔE 3.3 · #3E6AA5

Behr

Tidal M510-6

ΔE 3.7 · #295D96

Benjamin Moore

Paddington 791

ΔE 3.8 · #146AA8

PPG

Rave Regatta 1239-7

ΔE 3.9 · #00619D

Dunn-Edwards

Lapis DE5846

ΔE 4.2 · #165D95

Sherwin-Williams

Hyper Blue SW6965

ΔE 4.6 · #015F97

Hallman-Lindsay

Bowen Blue historic-bowen-blue

ΔE 4.8 · #126DA8

Kilz

Beyond The Sea RH200

ΔE 6.1 · #346696

RAL

Sky Blue 5015

ΔE 6.3 · #2271B3

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 6.8 · #4A72B0

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 9.4 · #195584

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 12.1 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 17.2 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 18.3 · #636E8F

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

#2C66A0

#A0662C

Analogous

#2CA0A0

#2C66A0

#2C2CA0

Triadic

#2C66A0

#A02C66

#66A02C

Split-Complementary

#2C66A0

#A02C2C

#A0A02C

Tetradic

#2C66A0

#A02CA0

#A0662C

#2CA02C

Monochromatic

#0B1928

#1B4064

#2C66A0

#4B8CCE

#87B2DE

Rectangle

#2C66A0

#662CA0

#A0662C

#66A02C

Compound

#2C66A0

#2C2CA0

#A0662C

#A0A02C

Variations

Lighter

#3F85CA

#77A3D0

#B4C9DF

Darker

#215282

#15385B

#0B2136

Saturation

#556677

#2C66A0

#1666B6

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

5.97:1

vs Black

3.52:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2C66A0

#4260A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C66A0

#5F5F9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C66A0

#1B7168

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Distant 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

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How it looks under different light

#607993

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C66A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E7EB7

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.

#81572D

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: #2C66A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C66A0;

CSS Variable

--color-distant-blue: #2C66A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'distant-blue': '#2C66A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C66A0] text-[#2C66A0]

SCSS

$distant-blue: #2C66A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C66A0?

#2C66A0 is Distant Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2C66A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Distant Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Distant Blue?

Distant 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 Distant Blue?

You can download Distant 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 Distant Blue?

The hex code is #2C66A0. In RGB it's 44, 102, 160, and in HSL it's 210°, 57%, 40%.

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