BLUES

Noshime Flower

#426579

RGB 66, 101, 121 · HSL 202°, 29%, 37% · CMYK 45, 17, 0, 53

Noshime Flower is #426579 in HEX — rgb(66, 101, 121), hsl(202°, 29%, 37%), cmyk(45%, 17%, 0%, 53%).

Noshime Flower pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 29%, 37%. 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#426579

RGB66, 101, 121

HSL202°, 29%, 37%

HSV202°, 45%, 47%

CMYK45, 17, 0, 53

Decimal4351353

CSS RGBrgb(66, 101, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(202, 29%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winter Evening HDC-WR15-6

ΔE 1.5 · #466477

Valspar

Quarry Pond 5011-10

ΔE 1.8 · #436379

Vista Paint

Blue Suede Shoes K-153

ΔE 2.1 · #40677E

Dulux

Eclipse Blue S36B6

ΔE 2.2 · #456274

Dunn-Edwards

Stormy Sea DE5817

ΔE 2.7 · #4A657A

Benjamin Moore

Lucerne AF-530

ΔE 3.3 · #3B657E

PPG

Brigade 1152-6

ΔE 3.8 · #365D73

Sherwin-Williams

Santorini Blue SW7607

ΔE 3.8 · #416D83

Kilz

Harborside RD120-02

ΔE 4.3 · #36637D

Hallman-Lindsay

Cape Cod Bay 633

ΔE 5.8 · #557080

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 5.9 · #2A6478

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 6.5 · #4C6A74

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 7.6 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9.6 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 10.8 · #667480

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.6 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#426579

#7A5743

Analogous

#437A72

#426579

#434A7A

Triadic

#426579

#7A4366

#667A43

Split-Complementary

#426579

#7A434A

#7A7243

Tetradic

#426579

#72437A

#7A5743

#4A7A43

Monochromatic

#0D1317

#283C48

#426579

#618EA8

#92B1C3

Rectangle

#426579

#57437A

#7A5743

#667A43

Compound

#426579

#434A7A

#7A5743

#7A7243

Variations

Lighter

#5A88A3

#87A5B6

#BBCAD2

Darker

#345262

#233844

#142128

Saturation

#566167

#43667A

#216F9B

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

6.23:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#426579

#545D7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#426579

#606077

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#426579

#406865

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Noshime Flower 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

#717876

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#426579

Daylight 5500K

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

#5E7D9A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#644B3C

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: #426579;

CSS — background

background-color: #426579;

CSS Variable

--color-noshime-flower: #426579;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'noshime-flower': '#426579' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#426579] text-[#426579]

SCSS

$noshime-flower: #426579;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #426579?

#426579 is Noshime Flower, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #426579 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Noshime Flower?

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

What colors pair well with Noshime Flower?

Noshime Flower 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 Noshime Flower?

You can download Noshime Flower 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 Noshime Flower?

The hex code is #426579. In RGB it's 66, 101, 121, and in HSL it's 202°, 29%, 37%.

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