BLUES

Kensington

#4C5B72

RGB 76, 91, 114 · HSL 216°, 20%, 37% · CMYK 33, 20, 0, 55

Kensington is #4C5B72 in HEX — rgb(76, 91, 114), hsl(216°, 20%, 37%), cmyk(33%, 20%, 0%, 55%).

Kensington pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 216°, 20%, 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#4C5B72

RGB76, 91, 114

HSL216°, 20%, 37%

HSV216°, 33%, 45%

CMYK33, 20, 0, 55

Decimal5004146

CSS RGBrgb(76, 91, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 20%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Kensington 840 · CC-780

Exact match

Dulux

Bluster Blue S38D7

ΔE 2.1 · #4A5B6F

Behr

Alter Ego N550-6

ΔE 2.7 · #555F76

Kilz

Authentic Navy RC120-02

ΔE 2.7 · #475A75

PPG

Blue Fjord 1163-6

ΔE 3 · #4C6177

Valspar

Baritone Blues 4010-6

ΔE 3.5 · #4C6278

Hallman-Lindsay

Into The Stratosphere 627

ΔE 4.1 · #425267

Dunn-Edwards

Admiral Blue DE5887

ΔE 4.4 · #50647F

Vista Paint

Into the Stratosphere C-626

ΔE 4.8 · #415065

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 5 · #4D5B6A

Sherwin-Williams

Mesmerize SW6544

ΔE 5.3 · #5D657B

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 7.1 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 8.3 · #485761

RAL

Pigeon Blue 5014

ΔE 8.9 · #606E8C

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.3 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.5 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#4C5B72

#71624B

Analogous

#4B6D71

#4C5B72

#4F4B71

Triadic

#4C5B72

#714B5B

#5B714B

Split-Complementary

#4C5B72

#714F4B

#6D714B

Tetradic

#4C5B72

#714B6D

#71624B

#4B714F

Monochromatic

#0E1115

#2D3643

#4C5B72

#6C809D

#9AA7BC

Rectangle

#4C5B72

#624B71

#71624B

#5B714B

Compound

#4C5B72

#4F4B71

#71624B

#6D714B

Variations

Lighter

#657998

#8E9BAF

#BFC5CF

Darker

#3C485B

#28323F

#171D25

Saturation

#595D64

#4B5B71

#265397

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

6.89:1

vs Black

3.05:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4C5B72

#505973

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C5B72

#59596F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C5B72

#4A5F5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Kensington 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

#787171

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C5B72

Daylight 5500K

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

#667695

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#64543C

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: #4C5B72;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C5B72;

CSS Variable

--color-kensington: #4C5B72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kensington': '#4C5B72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C5B72] text-[#4C5B72]

SCSS

$kensington: #4C5B72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C5B72?

#4C5B72 is Kensington, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4C5B72 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kensington?

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

What colors pair well with Kensington?

Kensington 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 Kensington?

You can download Kensington 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 Kensington?

The hex code is #4C5B72. In RGB it's 76, 91, 114, and in HSL it's 216°, 20%, 37%.

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