BLUES

Danube

#497690

RGB 73, 118, 144 · HSL 202°, 33%, 43% · CMYK 49, 18, 0, 44

Danube is #497690 in HEX — rgb(73, 118, 144), hsl(202°, 33%, 43%), cmyk(49%, 18%, 0%, 44%).

Danube pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 33%, 43%. 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#497690

RGB73, 118, 144

HSL202°, 33%, 43%

HSV202°, 49%, 56%

CMYK49, 18, 0, 44

Decimal4814480

CSS RGBrgb(73, 118, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(202, 33%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Danube S36C5

Exact match

Kilz

Beach View RC270-02

ΔE 1.3 · #4B748D

Sherwin-Williams

Down Pour SW6516

ΔE 2 · #43718B

Benjamin Moore

Bedford 1679

ΔE 2.2 · #4F748D

Behr

Windsor Haze 560F-6

ΔE 2.6 · #4B788E

PPG

Smoke Blue 1156-5

ΔE 2.7 · #53778F

Valspar

Photogenic 5010-10

ΔE 3 · #447087

Dunn-Edwards

Crashing Waves DE5810

ΔE 3.4 · #3E6F87

Vista Paint

Tory Blue C-1373

ΔE 5.1 · #336E8C

Hallman-Lindsay

Tory Blue historic-tory-blue

ΔE 6.2 · #2B708F

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 9.3 · #2A6478

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 10.6 · #6C8EA3

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.8 · #4C6A74

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 11.9 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 15.4 · #0E707B

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 15.9 · #1882B4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#497690

#926449

Analogous

#499288

#497690

#495392

Triadic

#497690

#924977

#779249

Split-Complementary

#497690

#924953

#928849

Tetradic

#497690

#884992

#926449

#539249

Monochromatic

#16242C

#304E5F

#497690

#719DB7

#A3C0D1

Rectangle

#497690

#644992

#926449

#779249

Compound

#497690

#495392

#926449

#928849

Variations

Lighter

#6495B1

#8FAEC0

#C0CFD8

Darker

#396076

#264252

#162730

Saturation

#637179

#497792

#2581B7

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

4.91:1

vs Black

4.28:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#497690

#606C91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#497690

#70708D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#497690

#477A76

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Danube 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

#768587

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#497690

Daylight 5500K

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

#638AAB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#775643

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: #497690;

CSS — background

background-color: #497690;

CSS Variable

--color-danube: #497690;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'danube': '#497690' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#497690] text-[#497690]

SCSS

$danube: #497690;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #497690?

#497690 is Danube, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #497690 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Danube?

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

What colors pair well with Danube?

Danube 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 Danube?

You can download Danube 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 Danube?

The hex code is #497690. In RGB it's 73, 118, 144, and in HSL it's 202°, 33%, 43%.

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