BLUES

Ocean Blue

#4C6A74

RGB 76, 106, 116 · HSL 195°, 21%, 38% · CMYK 34, 9, 0, 55

Ocean Blue is #4C6A74 in HEX — rgb(76, 106, 116), hsl(195°, 21%, 38%), cmyk(34%, 9%, 0%, 55%).

Ocean Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 195°, 21%, 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#4C6A74

RGB76, 106, 116

HSL195°, 21%, 38%

HSV195°, 34%, 45%

CMYK34, 9, 0, 55

Decimal5007988

CSS RGBrgb(76, 106, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 21%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

Exact match

PPG

Azalea Leaf 1149-6

ΔE 1 · #4A6871

Valspar

Perfect Storm 5001-6C

ΔE 1.5 · #4C6770

Dulux

Planet Green S33B6

ΔE 1.7 · #496C76

Dunn-Edwards

Before the Storm DE5796

ΔE 1.9 · #4D6A77

Vista Paint

Dusk Blue K-161

ΔE 2.3 · #506F7B

Benjamin Moore

Stained CSP-685

ΔE 2.4 · #45656E

Behr

Rush Hour MQ5-25

ΔE 2.9 · #526873

Sherwin-Williams

Waterloo SW9141

ΔE 3.1 · #536872

Kilz

Overcast Day RF290-02

ΔE 3.9 · #45676C

Hallman-Lindsay

Bowman Blue 500

ΔE 4.5 · #587176

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 7.2 · #586768

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 7.8 · #667480

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 8.1 · #587675

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 9.4 · #2A6478

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 16.6 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#4C6A74

#75574D

Analogous

#4D756B

#4C6A74

#4D5775

Triadic

#4C6A74

#754D6B

#6B754D

Split-Complementary

#4C6A74

#754D57

#756B4D

Tetradic

#4C6A74

#6B4D75

#75574D

#57754D

Monochromatic

#101719

#2E4147

#4C6A74

#6E94A0

#9CB6BF

Rectangle

#4C6A74

#574D75

#75574D

#6B754D

Compound

#4C6A74

#4D5775

#75574D

#756B4D

Variations

Lighter

#668E9B

#8FA9B1

#C0CCD0

Darker

#3C565F

#293B42

#182326

Saturation

#5B6467

#4D6B75

#267E9C

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

5.80:1

vs Black

3.62:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4C6A74

#5D6275

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C6A74

#666673

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C6A74

#4C6B69

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ocean 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

#787C72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C6A74

Daylight 5500K

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

#668196

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.

#67483E

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: #4C6A74;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C6A74;

CSS Variable

--color-ocean-blue: #4C6A74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ocean-blue': '#4C6A74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C6A74] text-[#4C6A74]

SCSS

$ocean-blue: #4C6A74;

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#54747C · ΔE 4.1

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#5E7480 · ΔE 5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C6A74?

#4C6A74 is Ocean Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4C6A74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ocean Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Ocean Blue?

Ocean 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 Ocean Blue?

You can download Ocean 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 Ocean Blue?

The hex code is #4C6A74. In RGB it's 76, 106, 116, and in HSL it's 195°, 21%, 38%.

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