BLUES
Nile Blue
#4E719A
Sitting at HSL 212°, 33%, 45%, Nile Blue reads mid-tone and cool. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers pair it with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Nile Blue CSP-560
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #4E719A?
#4E719A is Nile Blue, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #4E719A warm or cool?
Nile Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Nile Blue?
Nile Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Nile Blue?
Nile Blue pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Nile Blue?
You can download Nile 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 RGB value of #4E719A?
#4E719A converts to RGB 78, 113, 154.