BLUES

Scenic Blue

#486275

RGB 72, 98, 117 · HSL 205°, 24%, 37% · CMYK 38, 16, 0, 54

Scenic Blue is #486275 in HEX — rgb(72, 98, 117), hsl(205°, 24%, 37%), cmyk(38%, 16%, 0%, 54%).

Scenic Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 24%, 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#486275

RGB72, 98, 117

HSL205°, 24%, 37%

HSV205°, 38%, 46%

CMYK38, 16, 0, 54

Decimal4743797

CSS RGBrgb(72, 98, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 24%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Eclipse Blue S36B6

ΔE 1.2 · #456274

Valspar

Deep Twilight Blue 4007-6C

ΔE 1.3 · #4A6374

Behr

Winter Evening HDC-WR15-6

ΔE 1.4 · #466477

Dunn-Edwards

Stormy Sea DE5817

ΔE 1.7 · #4A657A

PPG

Blue Fjord 1163-6

ΔE 2.7 · #4C6177

Benjamin Moore

Van HC-156

ΔE 3.1 · #495C6F

Vista Paint

Blazing Sky K-801

ΔE 3.8 · #495D6B

Sherwin-Williams

Bunglehouse Blue SW0048

ΔE 3.8 · #47626F

Kilz

Stormy Sea RC140-02

ΔE 4.9 · #4C617B

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 5 · #4D5B6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Saxon Blue historic-saxon-blue

ΔE 5.6 · #435965

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 6.6 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 7.4 · #485761

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 8.4 · #2A6478

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 9.8 · #667480

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 15 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#486275

#755B48

Analogous

#487571

#486275

#484B75

Triadic

#486275

#754862

#627548

Split-Complementary

#486275

#75484B

#757148

Tetradic

#486275

#714875

#755B48

#4B7548

Monochromatic

#0E1316

#2B3A46

#486275

#6789A2

#97AEBF

Rectangle

#486275

#5B4875

#755B48

#627548

Compound

#486275

#484B75

#755B48

#757148

Variations

Lighter

#60849D

#8BA2B2

#BDC8D0

Darker

#384F5F

#263642

#162027

Saturation

#585F65

#486275

#246899

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

6.40:1

vs Black

3.28:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#486275

#545C76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#486275

#5E5E73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#486275

#466562

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Scenic 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

#757673

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#486275

Daylight 5500K

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

#637B97

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#644D3C

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: #486275;

CSS — background

background-color: #486275;

CSS Variable

--color-scenic-blue: #486275;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scenic-blue': '#486275' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#486275] text-[#486275]

SCSS

$scenic-blue: #486275;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #486275?

#486275 is Scenic Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #486275 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scenic Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Scenic Blue?

Scenic 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 Scenic Blue?

You can download Scenic 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 Scenic Blue?

The hex code is #486275. In RGB it's 72, 98, 117, and in HSL it's 205°, 24%, 37%.

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