BLUES

Chicago

#41739D

RGB 65, 115, 157 · HSL 207°, 41%, 44% · CMYK 59, 27, 0, 38

Chicago is #41739D in HEX — rgb(65, 115, 157), hsl(207°, 41%, 44%), cmyk(59%, 27%, 0%, 38%).

Chicago pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 207°, 41%, 44%. 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#41739D

RGB65, 115, 157

HSL207°, 41%, 44%

HSV207°, 59%, 62%

CMYK59, 27, 0, 38

Decimal4289437

CSS RGBrgb(65, 115, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(207, 41%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Winter's CC-844

Exact match

Dulux

Naval S36G6

ΔE 0.9 · #41759F

Behr

Shipyard S500-6

ΔE 1.3 · #3B739D

Kilz

Triumph Blue RC280-01

ΔE 1.8 · #3F73A0

Vista Paint

Zenith C-646

ΔE 3.7 · #49789D

Sherwin-Williams

Lupine SW6810

ΔE 3.7 · #4E739F

Valspar

Burbling Brook 4007-8C

ΔE 4.1 · #5175A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Zenith 647

ΔE 4.2 · #497A9F

Dunn-Edwards

Rainy Lake DE5852

ΔE 4.9 · #3F6C8F

PPG

Blue Oasis 1158-6

ΔE 5.5 · #296D93

RAL

Distant Blue 5023

ΔE 6.6 · #49678D

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 10.1 · #1882B4

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 11.5 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 13 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 19.5 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 22.7 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#41739D

#9E6C42

Analogous

#429E9A

#41739D

#42479E

Triadic

#41739D

#9E4275

#759E42

Split-Complementary

#41739D

#9E4247

#9E9A42

Tetradic

#41739D

#9A429E

#9E6C42

#479E42

Monochromatic

#152532

#2C4D68

#41739D

#6C9BC1

#A2BFD8

Rectangle

#41739D

#6C429E

#9E6C42

#759E42

Compound

#41739D

#42479E

#9E6C42

#9E9A42

Variations

Lighter

#5E91BC

#8BACC7

#BFCEDB

Darker

#335E80

#22405A

#132635

Saturation

#62727E

#42759E

#2178BF

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

5.04:1

vs Black

4.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#41739D

#576B9E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#41739D

#6C6C98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#41739D

#3B7A74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Chicago 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

#708391

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#41739D

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D88B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#815C3E

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: #41739D;

CSS — background

background-color: #41739D;

CSS Variable

--color-chicago: #41739D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chicago': '#41739D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#41739D] text-[#41739D]

SCSS

$chicago: #41739D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #41739D?

#41739D is Chicago, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #41739D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chicago?

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

What colors pair well with Chicago?

Chicago 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 Chicago?

You can download Chicago 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 Chicago?

The hex code is #41739D. In RGB it's 65, 115, 157, and in HSL it's 207°, 41%, 44%.

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