BLUES

Sailfish

#2E9CBB

RGB 46, 156, 187 · HSL 193°, 61%, 46% · CMYK 75, 17, 0, 27

Sailfish is #2E9CBB in HEX — rgb(46, 156, 187), hsl(193°, 61%, 46%), cmyk(75%, 17%, 0%, 27%).

Sailfish pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 193°, 61%, 46%. 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#2E9CBB

RGB46, 156, 187

HSL193°, 61%, 46%

HSV193°, 75%, 73%

CMYK75, 17, 0, 27

Decimal3054779

CSS RGBrgb(46, 156, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 61%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fragrant Bouquet 5003-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #269EBC

Dulux

Butterfly Blue S33F4

ΔE 2.5 · #209EBB

Benjamin Moore

Dream 769

ΔE 2.8 · #20A1C2

Behr

Jay Bird S490-5

ΔE 3.9 · #459DB7

Sherwin-Williams

Major Blue SW6795

ΔE 4.1 · #289EC4

Vista Paint

True Sky Blue K-170

ΔE 5.2 · #26A5CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Charybdis 661

ΔE 5.8 · #16A3CB

Dunn-Edwards

Mediterranean Sea DE5830

ΔE 6 · #1E8CAB

Kilz

Vintage Sapphire RD260-02

ΔE 6.5 · #569FBC

PPG

Mediterranean Blue 1236-7

ΔE 6.8 · #0090A8

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 9 · #4EB3CD

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 9.4 · #599EC4

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 15.9 · #3F888F

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 16.6 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 16.9 · #6C8EA3

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 20.4 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#2E9CBB

#BD4D2E

Analogous

#2EBD94

#2E9CBB

#2E56BD

Triadic

#2E9CBB

#BD2E9E

#9EBD2E

Split-Complementary

#2E9CBB

#BD2E56

#BD942E

Tetradic

#2E9CBB

#942EBD

#BD4D2E

#56BD2E

Monochromatic

#103742

#1F6A7F

#2E9CBB

#5FBED8

#9CD7E7

Rectangle

#2E9CBB

#4D2EBD

#BD4D2E

#9EBD2E

Compound

#2E9CBB

#2E56BD

#BD4D2E

#BD942E

Variations

Lighter

#4EB7D4

#82C5D7

#BADAE3

Darker

#22809A

#15596C

#0B3440

Saturation

#60818B

#2E9EBD

#17ABD4

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

3.19:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.59:1

Deuteranopia

#2E9CBB

#7587BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E9CBB

#9090B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E9CBB

#2AA09A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Sailfish 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

#62A2A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E9CBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#4FA7CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#974630

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: #2E9CBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E9CBB;

CSS Variable

--color-sailfish: #2E9CBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sailfish': '#2E9CBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E9CBB] text-[#2E9CBB]

SCSS

$sailfish: #2E9CBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E9CBB?

#2E9CBB is Sailfish, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2E9CBB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sailfish?

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

What colors pair well with Sailfish?

Sailfish 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 Sailfish?

You can download Sailfish 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 Sailfish?

The hex code is #2E9CBB. In RGB it's 46, 156, 187, and in HSL it's 193°, 61%, 46%.

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