BLUES

Thalassophile

#44AADD

RGB 68, 170, 221 · HSL 200°, 69%, 57% · CMYK 69, 23, 0, 13

Thalassophile is #44AADD in HEX — rgb(68, 170, 221), hsl(200°, 69%, 57%), cmyk(69%, 23%, 0%, 13%).

Thalassophile pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 69%, 57%. 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#44AADD

RGB68, 170, 221

HSL200°, 69%, 57%

HSV200°, 69%, 87%

CMYK69, 23, 0, 13

Decimal4500189

CSS RGBrgb(68, 170, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 69%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

High Blue S35H3 · SB8D5

ΔE 1.4 · #4CADDF

Behr

El Capitan MQ4-56

ΔE 4.4 · #18A4DA

Benjamin Moore

Bayberry 790

ΔE 4.7 · #409ED2

Kilz

Serene Stream RD240-02

ΔE 5.6 · #40A4CE

Dunn-Edwards

Sanctuary Spa DE5843

ΔE 5.8 · #66B2E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Robin's Egg historic-robins-egg

ΔE 6.1 · #64B0DC

PPG

Mystic Blue 1237-5

ΔE 6.3 · #48A8D0

Vista Paint

Robin's Egg C-1370

ΔE 6.7 · #67ADD9

Valspar

Blue Tango 4007-10B

ΔE 7.4 · #599FD4

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 9.3 · #599EC4

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamic Blue SW6958

ΔE 9.3 · #0192C6

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 15 · #1882B4

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 16.6 · #3B83BD

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 18.8 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 19.2 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 29.9 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#44AADD

#DD7846

Analogous

#46DDC4

#44AADD

#465FDD

Triadic

#44AADD

#DD46AB

#ABDD46

Split-Complementary

#44AADD

#DD465F

#DDC446

Tetradic

#44AADD

#C446DD

#DD7846

#5FDD46

Monochromatic

#155574

#2184B5

#44AADD

#86C8E9

#C7E5F5

Rectangle

#44AADD

#7846DD

#DD7846

#ABDD46

Compound

#44AADD

#465FDD

#DD7846

#DDC446

Variations

Lighter

#6BBBE4

#97CAE4

#C6DFEB

Darker

#2090C9

#13648D

#0A3B53

Saturation

#7B99A8

#46ABDD

#35B0EE

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#44AADD

#7D98DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#44AADD

#9E9ED7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#44AADD

#3AB2AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Thalassophile 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

#72ACC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#44AADD

Daylight 5500K

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

#60B1E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#C46333

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #44AADD;

CSS — background

background-color: #44AADD;

CSS Variable

--color-thalassophile: #44AADD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thalassophile': '#44AADD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#44AADD] text-[#44AADD]

SCSS

$thalassophile: #44AADD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #44AADD?

#44AADD is Thalassophile, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #44AADD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Thalassophile?

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

What colors pair well with Thalassophile?

Thalassophile 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 Thalassophile?

You can download Thalassophile 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 Thalassophile?

The hex code is #44AADD. In RGB it's 68, 170, 221, and in HSL it's 200°, 69%, 57%.

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