BLUES
Kensington Blue
#4B5A71
Kensington Blue is a balanced blue sitting at HSL 216°, 20%, 37%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Kensington Blue 840
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #4B5A71?
#4B5A71 is Kensington Blue, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #4B5A71 warm or cool?
Kensington Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Kensington Blue?
Kensington Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Kensington Blue?
Kensington Blue pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Kensington Blue?
You can download Kensington 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 RGB value of #4B5A71?
#4B5A71 converts to RGB 75, 90, 113.