BLUES

Alien

#415764

RGB 65, 87, 100 · HSL 202°, 21%, 32% · CMYK 35, 13, 0, 61

Alien is #415764 in HEX — rgb(65, 87, 100), hsl(202°, 21%, 32%), cmyk(35%, 13%, 0%, 61%).

Alien pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 21%, 32%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#415764

RGB65, 87, 100

HSL202°, 21%, 32%

HSV202°, 35%, 39%

CMYK35, 13, 0, 61

Decimal4282212

CSS RGBrgb(65, 87, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(202, 21%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

In 1666

ΔE 0.3 · #425764

Hallman-Lindsay

Saxon Blue historic-saxon-blue

ΔE 1 · #435965

Vista Paint

Saxon Blue C-1369

ΔE 1.2 · #455966

PPG

Oceania 10-01

ΔE 1.9 · #425A65

Dunn-Edwards

Slate Wall DE5797

ΔE 2.5 · #40535D

Valspar

Newport Gray 4011-5

ΔE 2.8 · #3D5869

Dulux

Seven Seas S36A6

ΔE 2.9 · #4A5D6A

Behr

Distant Thunder 760F-6

ΔE 2.9 · #435667

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 3 · #485761

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 3.9 · #4D5B6A

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 4.3 · #47535C

Sherwin-Williams

Bunglehouse Blue SW0048

ΔE 4.6 · #47626F

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 8 · #4C6A74

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 8.8 · #474A51

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 9.5 · #494F50

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 12.8 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#415764

#634D40

Analogous

#40635E

#415764

#404563

Triadic

#415764

#634056

#566340

Split-Complementary

#415764

#634045

#635E40

Tetradic

#415764

#5E4063

#634D40

#456340

Monochromatic

#0A0D0F

#222E34

#415764

#5F7F91

#8AA4B2

Rectangle

#415764

#4D4063

#634D40

#566340

Compound

#415764

#404563

#634D40

#635E40

Variations

Lighter

#5C7B8D

#849CAA

#B9C5CB

Darker

#334550

#233037

#141C20

Saturation

#4C5357

#405663

#205F83

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

7.58:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#415764

#4C5265

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#415764

#545462

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#415764

#405957

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Alien 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

#706E66

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#415764

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D738A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#574134

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: #415764;

CSS — background

background-color: #415764;

CSS Variable

--color-alien: #415764;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alien': '#415764' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#415764] text-[#415764]

SCSS

$alien: #415764;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #415764?

#415764 is Alien, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #415764 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alien?

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

What colors pair well with Alien?

Alien 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 Alien?

You can download Alien 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 Alien?

The hex code is #415764. In RGB it's 65, 87, 100, and in HSL it's 202°, 21%, 32%.

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