BLUES

Rainmaker

#485769

RGB 72, 87, 105 · HSL 213°, 19%, 35% · CMYK 31, 17, 0, 59

Rainmaker is #485769 in HEX — rgb(72, 87, 105), hsl(213°, 19%, 35%), cmyk(31%, 17%, 0%, 59%).

Rainmaker pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 213°, 19%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#485769

RGB72, 87, 105

HSL213°, 19%, 35%

HSV213°, 31%, 41%

CMYK31, 17, 0, 59

Decimal4740969

CSS RGBrgb(72, 87, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(213, 19%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Newburyport HC-155

ΔE 0.8 · #475667

Behr

Harbour (marquee) QE-55

ΔE 0.8 · #485869

Dulux

Rainmaker S37C7

ΔE 1.4 · #485868

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 2.5 · #4D5B6A

Valspar

Moon Shade 4006-4C

ΔE 2.5 · #495765

Hallman-Lindsay

Into The Stratosphere 627

ΔE 2.9 · #425267

Vista Paint

Seal Blue C-1377

ΔE 3.1 · #495764

Sherwin-Williams

Indigo Batik SW7602

ΔE 3.4 · #3E5063

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Reservoir DE5874

ΔE 3.5 · #424F5F

PPG

Admiralty 1042-7

ΔE 3.8 · #404E61

Kilz

Saxophone Solo RC290-02

ΔE 3.9 · #3F556C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 5 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 8.8 · #3A5170

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 9.1 · #434750

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.2 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.8 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#485769

#6A5B48

Analogous

#48696A

#485769

#4A486A

Triadic

#485769

#6A4858

#586A48

Split-Complementary

#485769

#6A4A48

#696A48

Tetradic

#485769

#6A4869

#6A5B48

#486A4A

Monochromatic

#0A0D0F

#29323D

#485769

#677D98

#95A4B7

Rectangle

#485769

#5B486A

#6A5B48

#586A48

Compound

#485769

#4A486A

#6A5B48

#696A48

Variations

Lighter

#637892

#8B9AAC

#BDC4CD

Darker

#394656

#27303B

#161C23

Saturation

#54595E

#48586A

#24548E

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

7.39:1

AAA

vs Black

2.84:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#485769

#4E546A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#485769

#555567

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#485769

#465A57

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Rainmaker 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

#756E6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#485769

Daylight 5500K

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

#63738E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5F4E39

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: #485769;

CSS — background

background-color: #485769;

CSS Variable

--color-rainmaker: #485769;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rainmaker': '#485769' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#485769] text-[#485769]

SCSS

$rainmaker: #485769;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #485769?

#485769 is Rainmaker, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #485769 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rainmaker?

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

What colors pair well with Rainmaker?

Rainmaker 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 Rainmaker?

You can download Rainmaker 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 Rainmaker?

The hex code is #485769. In RGB it's 72, 87, 105, and in HSL it's 213°, 19%, 35%.

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