BLUES

Blue

#496079

RGB 73, 96, 121 · HSL 211°, 25%, 38% · CMYK 40, 21, 0, 53

Blue is #496079 in HEX — rgb(73, 96, 121), hsl(211°, 25%, 38%), cmyk(40%, 21%, 0%, 53%).

Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 211°, 25%, 38%. 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#496079

RGB73, 96, 121

HSL211°, 25%, 38%

HSV211°, 40%, 47%

CMYK40, 21, 0, 53

Decimal4808825

CSS RGBrgb(73, 96, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(211, 25%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Stream S38E7

ΔE 0.7 · #48607A

Kilz

Stormy Sea RC140-02

ΔE 1.1 · #4C617B

PPG

Blue Fjord 1163-6

ΔE 1.9 · #4C6177

Valspar

Baritone Blues 4010-6

ΔE 2 · #4C6278

Dunn-Edwards

Admiral Blue DE5887

ΔE 2.5 · #50647F

Benjamin Moore

Kensington 840 · CC-780

ΔE 3.2 · #4C5B72

Sherwin-Williams

Luxe Blue SW6537

ΔE 3.6 · #516582

Behr

English Channel PPU14-19

ΔE 3.8 · #4E6174

Vista Paint

Blue Suede Shoes K-153

ΔE 5.6 · #40677E

Hallman-Lindsay

Happy Tune 648

ΔE 5.7 · #345875

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 6.7 · #4D5B6A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 7.4 · #3A5170

RAL

Pigeon Blue 5014

ΔE 7.7 · #606E8C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.5 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.4 · #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

#496079

#796249

Analogous

#497879

#496079

#494979

Triadic

#496079

#794960

#607949

Split-Complementary

#496079

#794949

#787949

Tetradic

#496079

#794978

#796249

#497949

Monochromatic

#0F141A

#2C3A49

#496079

#6986A5

#99ADC2

Rectangle

#496079

#624979

#796249

#607949

Compound

#496079

#494979

#796249

#787949

Variations

Lighter

#617FA0

#8C9FB4

#BEC7D1

Darker

#394D62

#273544

#161F28

Saturation

#5A6168

#496079

#245F9D

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

6.50:1

vs Black

3.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#496079

#525C7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#496079

#5D5D76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#496079

#476461

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

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

#767576

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#496079

Daylight 5500K

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

#637A9A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#67533E

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: #496079;

CSS — background

background-color: #496079;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #496079;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#496079' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#496079] text-[#496079]

SCSS

$blue: #496079;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #496079?

#496079 is Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #496079 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

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 Blue?

You can download 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 Blue?

The hex code is #496079. In RGB it's 73, 96, 121, and in HSL it's 211°, 25%, 38%.

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