BLUES

Berta Blue

#45DCFF

RGB 69, 220, 255 · HSL 191°, 100%, 64% · CMYK 73, 14, 0, 0

Berta Blue is #45DCFF in HEX — rgb(69, 220, 255), hsl(191°, 100%, 64%), cmyk(73%, 14%, 0%, 0%).

Berta Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 100%, 64%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#45DCFF

RGB69, 220, 255

HSL191°, 100%, 64%

HSV191°, 73%, 100%

CMYK73, 14, 0, 0

Decimal4578559

CSS RGBrgb(69, 220, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 100%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Windjammer 550B-5

ΔE 3.8 · #53D8F5

Dulux

Magnesia Bay S33H2

ΔE 12.6 · #64C3DC

Hallman-Lindsay

Lasting Thoughts 659

ΔE 13.1 · #72C7E3

Vista Paint

Lasting Thoughts C-658

ΔE 13.7 · #73C6E0

Benjamin Moore

Pool 2059-50

ΔE 14.7 · #77C5E3

Kilz

Sailing Ship RE260-02

ΔE 14.9 · #51B8D0

Dunn-Edwards

Below Zero DE5835

ΔE 15.6 · #87CDED

PPG

High Dive 1236-5

ΔE 16.2 · #59B9CC

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 16.3 · #4EB3CD

Valspar

Fiesta Blue 5003-10A

ΔE 16.4 · #7BC5D9

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 16.8 · #7AC2D8

Sherwin-Williams

Fountain SW6787

ΔE 16.9 · #56B5CA

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 24.7 · #9BC2D8

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 26.1 · #599EC4

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 26.4 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 27.3 · #ADE8E2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#45DCFF

#FF6947

Analogous

#47FFC5

#45DCFF

#4782FF

Triadic

#45DCFF

#FF47DD

#DDFF47

Split-Complementary

#45DCFF

#FF4782

#FFC547

Tetradic

#45DCFF

#C547FF

#FF6947

#82FF47

Monochromatic

#008EAD

#00CCFA

#45DCFF

#94EBFF

#E0F9FF

Rectangle

#45DCFF

#6947FF

#FF6947

#DDFF47

Compound

#45DCFF

#4782FF

#FF6947

#FFC547

Variations

Lighter

#6CE4FF

#99E6F7

#C8EDF5

Darker

#06D1FF

#0093B4

#005568

Saturation

#88B5BF

#47DDFF

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#45DCFF

#A8BFFF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#45DCFF

#CCCCFB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#45DCFF

#43E0D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Berta 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#73D2DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#45DCFF

Daylight 5500K

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

#60D7FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EDEE

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.

#E8502E

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: #45DCFF;

CSS — background

background-color: #45DCFF;

CSS Variable

--color-berta-blue: #45DCFF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'berta-blue': '#45DCFF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#45DCFF] text-[#45DCFF]

SCSS

$berta-blue: #45DCFF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #45DCFF?

#45DCFF is Berta Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #45DCFF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Berta Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Berta Blue?

Berta 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 Berta Blue?

You can download Berta 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 Berta Blue?

The hex code is #45DCFF. In RGB it's 69, 220, 255, and in HSL it's 191°, 100%, 64%.

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