BLUES

Aztec Sky

#4DB5D7

RGB 77, 181, 215 · HSL 195°, 63%, 57% · CMYK 64, 16, 0, 16

Aztec Sky is #4DB5D7 in HEX — rgb(77, 181, 215), hsl(195°, 63%, 57%), cmyk(64%, 16%, 0%, 16%).

Aztec Sky pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 195°, 63%, 57%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#4DB5D7

RGB77, 181, 215

HSL195°, 63%, 57%

HSV195°, 64%, 84%

CMYK64, 16, 0, 16

Decimal5092823

CSS RGBrgb(77, 181, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 63%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Epimethius C-659

ΔE 1.2 · #4DB2D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Epimethius 660

ΔE 1.3 · #4BB2D5

Kilz

Bit Of Sapphire RD230-02

ΔE 1.7 · #52B2D3

Dulux

Disembark S34F2

ΔE 2.6 · #5BB8D7

Valspar

Ocean Sigh 5002-10A

ΔE 3.1 · #51AECE

Sherwin-Williams

Flyway SW6794

ΔE 3.4 · #5DB3D4

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 4.6 · #4EB3CD

Dunn-Edwards

Frozen Wave DE5829

ΔE 4.7 · #56ACCA

Behr

Jet Ski M490-5

ΔE 4.8 · #4DB0CA

Benjamin Moore

Atlantis 768

ΔE 5.7 · #55B2CA

PPG

Mystic Blue 1237-5

ΔE 6.3 · #48A8D0

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 10.1 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 11.2 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 15.7 · #83AAC1

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 20.5 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 24.7 · #9CC7C4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#4DB5D7

#D66F4C

Analogous

#4CD6B4

#4DB5D7

#4C6FD6

Triadic

#4DB5D7

#D64CB4

#B4D64C

Split-Complementary

#4DB5D7

#D64C6F

#D6B44C

Tetradic

#4DB5D7

#B44CD6

#D66F4C

#6FD64C

Monochromatic

#195B70

#288DAF

#4DB5D7

#8BCEE5

#C9E8F3

Rectangle

#4DB5D7

#6F4CD6

#D66F4C

#B4D64C

Compound

#4DB5D7

#4C6FD6

#D66F4C

#D6B44C

Variations

Lighter

#70C3DF

#9ACFE0

#C8E1EA

Darker

#279BC1

#196C87

#0D3F50

Saturation

#7D9CA6

#4CB4D6

#38BEEB

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#4DB5D7

#8CA0D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4DB5D7

#A9A9D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4DB5D7

#4ABAB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Aztec Sky 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

#79B4BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4DB5D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#66B9E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#BE5A39

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: #4DB5D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #4DB5D7;

CSS Variable

--color-aztec-sky: #4DB5D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aztec-sky': '#4DB5D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4DB5D7] text-[#4DB5D7]

SCSS

$aztec-sky: #4DB5D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4DB5D7?

#4DB5D7 is Aztec Sky, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4DB5D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aztec Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Aztec Sky?

Aztec Sky 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 Aztec Sky?

You can download Aztec Sky 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 Aztec Sky?

The hex code is #4DB5D7. In RGB it's 77, 181, 215, and in HSL it's 195°, 63%, 57%.

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