BLUES

Tech Wave

#4C7A9D

RGB 76, 122, 157 · HSL 206°, 35%, 46% · CMYK 52, 22, 0, 38

Tech Wave is #4C7A9D in HEX — rgb(76, 122, 157), hsl(206°, 35%, 46%), cmyk(52%, 22%, 0%, 38%).

Tech Wave pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 206°, 35%, 46%. 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#4C7A9D

RGB76, 122, 157

HSL206°, 35%, 46%

HSV206°, 52%, 62%

CMYK52, 22, 0, 38

Decimal5012125

CSS RGBrgb(76, 122, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 35%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Zenith 647

ΔE 1.3 · #497A9F

Vista Paint

Zenith C-646

ΔE 1.5 · #49789D

Dulux

Blue Antarctic S36E5

ΔE 2 · #4B7B9B

PPG

Stormy Ridge 1159-5

ΔE 2.4 · #507B9A

Kilz

Ripped Jeans RC250-02

ΔE 3 · #507A98

Behr

Glass Sapphire PPU14-2

ΔE 3.3 · #587A9C

Benjamin Moore

Finley CW-620

ΔE 4.4 · #4681A9

Dunn-Edwards

Clean Slate DE5880

ΔE 5.4 · #577396

Valspar

Blue China 5001-8B

ΔE 5.8 · #5087A7

Sherwin-Williams

Down Pour SW6516

ΔE 6.5 · #43718B

RAL

Distant Blue 5023

ΔE 8.6 · #49678D

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 9.2 · #6A90B4

IKEA

IKEA086 86

ΔE 10.4 · #748DAC

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 11.7 · #1882B4

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.2 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 20 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#4C7A9D

#9E704C

Analogous

#4C9E99

#4C7A9D

#4C529E

Triadic

#4C7A9D

#9E4C7B

#7B9E4C

Split-Complementary

#4C7A9D

#9E4C52

#9E994C

Tetradic

#4C7A9D

#994C9E

#9E704C

#529E4C

Monochromatic

#1B2B37

#33536B

#4C7A9D

#79A0BE

#ACC5D7

Rectangle

#4C7A9D

#704C9E

#9E704C

#7B9E4C

Compound

#4C7A9D

#4C529E

#9E704C

#9E994C

Variations

Lighter

#6A96B7

#94B0C5

#C3D0DB

Darker

#3B6280

#284459

#162835

Saturation

#697782

#4C7B9E

#2680C4

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

4.59:1

vs Black

4.58:1

Deuteranopia

#4C7A9D

#61719E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C7A9D

#747499

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C7A9D

#48807A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Tech Wave 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

#788891

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C7A9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#668DB5

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.

#816046

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: #4C7A9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C7A9D;

CSS Variable

--color-tech-wave: #4C7A9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tech-wave': '#4C7A9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C7A9D] text-[#4C7A9D]

SCSS

$tech-wave: #4C7A9D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C7A9D?

#4C7A9D is Tech Wave, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4C7A9D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tech Wave?

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

What colors pair well with Tech Wave?

Tech Wave 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 Tech Wave?

You can download Tech Wave 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 Tech Wave?

The hex code is #4C7A9D. In RGB it's 76, 122, 157, and in HSL it's 206°, 35%, 46%.

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