BLUES

High Blue

#4CADDF

RGB 76, 173, 223 · HSL 200°, 70%, 59% · CMYK 66, 22, 0, 13

High Blue is #4CADDF in HEX — rgb(76, 173, 223), hsl(200°, 70%, 59%), cmyk(66%, 22%, 0%, 13%).

High Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 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#4CADDF

RGB76, 173, 223

HSL200°, 70%, 59%

HSV200°, 66%, 87%

CMYK66, 22, 0, 13

Decimal5025247

CSS RGBrgb(76, 173, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 70%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

High Blue S35H3 · SB8D5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Sanctuary Spa DE5843

ΔE 4.6 · #66B2E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Robin's Egg historic-robins-egg

ΔE 4.9 · #64B0DC

Behr

Brittany Blue M510-4

ΔE 5.6 · #60A7D3

Vista Paint

Robin's Egg C-1370

ΔE 5.7 · #67ADD9

Benjamin Moore

Bayberry 790

ΔE 5.8 · #409ED2

Kilz

Serene Stream RD240-02

ΔE 5.8 · #40A4CE

PPG

Xavier Blue 1240-4

ΔE 5.8 · #6AB4E0

Valspar

Sea Frolic 4008-10A

ΔE 7.2 · #6DB9E3

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 9.1 · #599EC4

Sherwin-Williams

Flyway SW6794

ΔE 9.9 · #5DB3D4

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 14.4 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 17.5 · #3B83BD

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 17.6 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 18.4 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 28.7 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#4CADDF

#E07E4D

Analogous

#4DE0C7

#4CADDF

#4D66E0

Triadic

#4CADDF

#E04DAF

#AFE04D

Split-Complementary

#4CADDF

#E04D66

#E0C74D

Tetradic

#4CADDF

#C74DE0

#E07E4D

#66E04D

Monochromatic

#165B7E

#228ABF

#4CADDF

#8ECCEB

#CFE9F7

Rectangle

#4CADDF

#7E4DE0

#E07E4D

#AFE04D

Compound

#4CADDF

#4D66E0

#E07E4D

#E0C74D

Variations

Lighter

#71BFE6

#9BCDE6

#C8E0EC

Darker

#2096D1

#136892

#093D57

Saturation

#809EAC

#4DAFE0

#3EB4EF

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#4CADDF

#819BE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4CADDF

#A2A2D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4CADDF

#44B5AD

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

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How it looks under different light

#78AEC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4CADDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#66B3E7

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#CC6734

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: #4CADDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #4CADDF;

CSS Variable

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

Tailwind v3 — config

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

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4CADDF] text-[#4CADDF]

SCSS

$high-blue: #4CADDF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4CADDF?

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

Is #4CADDF 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 #4CADDF. In RGB it's 76, 173, 223, and in HSL it's 200°, 70%, 59%.

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