BLUES

Egyptian Blue

#42658A

RGB 66, 101, 138 · HSL 211°, 35%, 40% · CMYK 52, 27, 0, 46

Egyptian Blue is #42658A in HEX — rgb(66, 101, 138), hsl(211°, 35%, 40%), cmyk(52%, 27%, 0%, 46%).

Egyptian Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 211°, 35%, 40%. 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#42658A

RGB66, 101, 138

HSL211°, 35%, 40%

HSV211°, 52%, 54%

CMYK52, 27, 0, 46

Decimal4351370

CSS RGBrgb(66, 101, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(211, 35%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Egyptian Blue 4011-7

Exact match

Dulux

Winter Palace S37F7

ΔE 0.3 · #41658A

Vista Paint

Hondy Tonk Blue C-618

ΔE 0.4 · #43668B

RAL

Distant Blue 5023

ΔE 1.9 · #49678D

Behr

Mosaic Blue PPU15-4

ΔE 2 · #476387

Hallman-Lindsay

Honky Tonk Blue 619

ΔE 2.5 · #446A8D

Kilz

Blue Depths RC150-02

ΔE 2.6 · #496B8F

Dunn-Edwards

Rainy Lake DE5852

ΔE 4 · #3F6C8F

Sherwin-Williams

Revel Blue SW6530

ΔE 4.5 · #4C6B8A

Benjamin Moore

Prussian CW-625

ΔE 4.6 · #335B7E

PPG

Chinese Porcelain 1160-6

ΔE 5.1 · #3A5F7D

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 8.9 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 8.9 · #636E8F

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 10.1 · #195584

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.7 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 17.6 · #485761

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

#42658A

#8A6742

Analogous

#42898A

#42658A

#43428A

Triadic

#42658A

#8A4265

#658A42

Split-Complementary

#42658A

#8A4342

#898A42

Tetradic

#42658A

#8A4289

#8A6742

#428A43

Monochromatic

#111922

#293F56

#42658A

#648BB4

#98B2CD

Rectangle

#42658A

#67428A

#8A6742

#658A42

Compound

#42658A

#43428A

#8A6742

#898A42

Variations

Lighter

#5A83AF

#88A2BF

#BCC9D7

Darker

#345170

#23374E

#14202E

Saturation

#5B6671

#42658A

#2164AB

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

6.07:1

vs Black

3.46:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#42658A

#4F5F8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#42658A

#606086

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#42658A

#3D6B66

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Egyptian 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

#717883

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#42658A

Daylight 5500K

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

#5E7DA7

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.

#70583D

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: #42658A;

CSS — background

background-color: #42658A;

CSS Variable

--color-egyptian-blue: #42658A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'egyptian-blue': '#42658A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#42658A] text-[#42658A]

SCSS

$egyptian-blue: #42658A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42658A?

#42658A is Egyptian Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #42658A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Egyptian Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Egyptian Blue?

Egyptian 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 Egyptian Blue?

You can download Egyptian 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 Egyptian Blue?

The hex code is #42658A. In RGB it's 66, 101, 138, and in HSL it's 211°, 35%, 40%.

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