BLUES

Calypso Blue

#317D8D

RGB 49, 125, 141 · HSL 190°, 48%, 37% · CMYK 65, 11, 0, 45

Calypso Blue is #317D8D in HEX — rgb(49, 125, 141), hsl(190°, 48%, 37%), cmyk(65%, 11%, 0%, 45%).

Calypso Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 190°, 48%, 37%. 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#317D8D

RGB49, 125, 141

HSL190°, 48%, 37%

HSV190°, 65%, 55%

CMYK65, 11, 0, 45

Decimal3243405

CSS RGBrgb(49, 125, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 48%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Calypso Blue HDC-CL-27

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Great Falls SW6495

ΔE 3 · #217786

Kilz

Basic Teal RE100-01

ΔE 3.1 · #277585

Valspar

Starry Sky 5005-8C

ΔE 3.3 · #34808B

PPG

Bermuda 1150-6

ΔE 3.3 · #1B7D8D

Benjamin Moore

Calypso 727

ΔE 3.4 · #3A7B86

Dulux

Turkish Stone S33D5

ΔE 3.7 · #2F7D93

Vista Paint

Wish Upon a Star C-667

ΔE 3.9 · #417C88

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 3.9 · #317983

Dunn-Edwards

Mysterious Blue DE5768

ΔE 4.1 · #3E7A85

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 4.4 · #447F8A

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 6.4 · #256D7B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 6.9 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 7 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 13 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 20.4 · #1882B4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#317D8D

#8C4031

Analogous

#318C6D

#317D8D

#314F8C

Triadic

#317D8D

#8C317D

#7D8C31

Split-Complementary

#317D8D

#8C314F

#8C6D31

Tetradic

#317D8D

#6D318C

#8C4031

#4F8C31

Monochromatic

#09181A

#1D4A53

#317D8D

#4AACBF

#82C6D3

Rectangle

#317D8D

#40318C

#8C4031

#7D8C31

Compound

#317D8D

#314F8C

#8C4031

#8C6D31

Variations

Lighter

#42A7BB

#77B9C6

#B4D3DA

Darker

#256572

#18464F

#0E292F

Saturation

#51676C

#317D8C

#198DA4

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

4.72:1

vs Black

4.45:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#317D8D

#626C8E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#317D8D

#74748B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#317D8D

#317F7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Calypso 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

#648A85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#317D8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#518FA9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#713A2F

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: #317D8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #317D8D;

CSS Variable

--color-calypso-blue: #317D8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calypso-blue': '#317D8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#317D8D] text-[#317D8D]

SCSS

$calypso-blue: #317D8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #317D8D?

#317D8D is Calypso Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #317D8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calypso Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Calypso Blue?

Calypso 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 Calypso Blue?

You can download Calypso 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 Calypso Blue?

The hex code is #317D8D. In RGB it's 49, 125, 141, and in HSL it's 190°, 48%, 37%.

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