BLUES

Kings of Sea

#2D8297

RGB 45, 130, 151 · HSL 192°, 54%, 38% · CMYK 70, 14, 0, 41

Kings of Sea is #2D8297 in HEX — rgb(45, 130, 151), hsl(192°, 54%, 38%), cmyk(70%, 14%, 0%, 41%).

Kings of Sea pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 54%, 38%. 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#2D8297

RGB45, 130, 151

HSL192°, 54%, 38%

HSV192°, 70%, 59%

CMYK70, 14, 0, 41

Decimal2982551

CSS RGBrgb(45, 130, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 54%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Blue Door RE140-02

ΔE 1.8 · #2C7E94

Dulux

Blue Mediterranean S33E5

ΔE 2.3 · #1E829A

Behr

Calypso Blue HDC-CL-27

ΔE 3.6 · #317D8D

Benjamin Moore

Salzburg 755

ΔE 3.9 · #2D8493

PPG

Bimini Blue 1235-7

ΔE 4.3 · #007A91

Dunn-Edwards

By the Bayou DE5782

ΔE 4.3 · #007B90

Sherwin-Williams

Cruising SW6782

ΔE 4.6 · #018498

Valspar

Garden Pool 5003-10C

ΔE 5.1 · #0E829F

Vista Paint

Puerto Mio K-185

ΔE 6.3 · #0089A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 7.1 · #447F8A

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 7.4 · #317983

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 8.6 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 9.7 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 15.7 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 17.5 · #1882B4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2D8297

#95422D

Analogous

#2D9576

#2D8297

#2D4C95

Triadic

#2D8297

#952D80

#80952D

Split-Complementary

#2D8297

#952D4C

#95762D

Tetradic

#2D8297

#762D95

#95422D

#4C952D

Monochromatic

#091B1F

#1B4E5A

#2D8297

#46AEC8

#81C8D9

Rectangle

#2D8297

#422D95

#95422D

#80952D

Compound

#2D8297

#2D4C95

#95422D

#95762D

Variations

Lighter

#3CA9C5

#75BACC

#B3D4DD

Darker

#226879

#164855

#0C2B32

Saturation

#516A71

#2D8095

#168EAC

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

4.42:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.75:1

Deuteranopia

#2D8297

#637198

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2D8297

#797994

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2D8297

#2C8580

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Kings of Sea 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

#618E8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2D8297

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E93B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#783C2D

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: #2D8297;

CSS — background

background-color: #2D8297;

CSS Variable

--color-kings-of-sea: #2D8297;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kings-of-sea': '#2D8297' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2D8297] text-[#2D8297]

SCSS

$kings-of-sea: #2D8297;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2D8297?

#2D8297 is Kings of Sea, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2D8297 warm or cool?

Kings of Sea reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kings of Sea?

Kings of Sea works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Kings of Sea?

Kings of Sea 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 Kings of Sea?

You can download Kings of Sea 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 Kings of Sea?

The hex code is #2D8297. In RGB it's 45, 130, 151, and in HSL it's 192°, 54%, 38%.

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