BLUES

High Blue

#4CA8E0

RGB 76, 168, 224 · HSL 203°, 70%, 59% · CMYK 66, 25, 0, 12

High Blue is #4CA8E0 in HEX — rgb(76, 168, 224), hsl(203°, 70%, 59%), cmyk(66%, 25%, 0%, 12%).

High Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 70%, 59%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#4CA8E0

RGB76, 168, 224

HSL203°, 70%, 59%

HSV203°, 66%, 88%

CMYK66, 25, 0, 12

Decimal5023968

CSS RGBrgb(76, 168, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 70%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Alpha Blue M520-5

ΔE 3.9 · #4FA2DE

Benjamin Moore

Bayberry 790

ΔE 4.3 · #409ED2

Dulux

High Blue S35H3 · SB8D5

ΔE 4.3 · #4CADDF

Hallman-Lindsay

Acapulco Dive 639

ΔE 5 · #65A7DD

Valspar

Blue Tango 4007-10B

ΔE 5.1 · #599FD4

PPG

Windjammer 1241-4

ΔE 5.4 · #62A5DF

Dunn-Edwards

Sanctuary Spa DE5843

ΔE 5.7 · #66B2E4

Vista Paint

Acappulco Dive C-638

ΔE 5.9 · #68A6DB

Kilz

Coast Drive TB-46

ΔE 7.1 · #599ACD

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamic Blue SW6958

ΔE 9.7 · #0192C6

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 10.7 · #599EC4

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 14.5 · #3B83BD

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 14.6 · #1882B4

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 20.5 · #83AAC1

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 21.4 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 31 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#4CA8E0

#E0854D

Analogous

#4DE0CF

#4CA8E0

#4D5EE0

Triadic

#4CA8E0

#E04DA8

#A8E04D

Split-Complementary

#4CA8E0

#E04D5E

#E0CF4D

Tetradic

#4CA8E0

#CF4DE0

#E0854D

#5EE04D

Monochromatic

#16567E

#2283BF

#4CA8E0

#8EC8EB

#CFE8F7

Rectangle

#4CA8E0

#854DE0

#E0854D

#A8E04D

Compound

#4CA8E0

#4D5EE0

#E0854D

#E0CF4D

Variations

Lighter

#71B9E6

#9BC9E6

#C8DFEC

Darker

#208DD1

#136292

#093957

Saturation

#809CAC

#4DA8E0

#3EABEF

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

2.63:1

Fail

vs Black

7.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#4CA8E0

#7C98E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4CA8E0

#9D9DDA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4CA8E0

#41B1A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

High 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#78ABC3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4CA8E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#66B0E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#CC6E34

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #4CA8E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #4CA8E0;

CSS Variable

--color-high-blue: #4CA8E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'high-blue': '#4CA8E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4CA8E0] text-[#4CA8E0]

SCSS

$high-blue: #4CA8E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4CA8E0?

#4CA8E0 is High Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4CA8E0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with High Blue?

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

What colors pair well with High Blue?

High 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 High Blue?

You can download High 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 High Blue?

The hex code is #4CA8E0. In RGB it's 76, 168, 224, and in HSL it's 203°, 70%, 59%.

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