BLUES

Ash

#4E9DAF

RGB 78, 157, 175 · HSL 191°, 38%, 50% · CMYK 55, 10, 0, 31

Ash is #4E9DAF in HEX — rgb(78, 157, 175), hsl(191°, 38%, 50%), cmyk(55%, 10%, 0%, 31%).

Ash pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 38%, 50%. 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#4E9DAF

RGB78, 157, 175

HSL191°, 38%, 50%

HSV191°, 55%, 69%

CMYK55, 10, 0, 31

Decimal5152175

CSS RGBrgb(78, 157, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 38%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ash 2057-40

Exact match

Behr

Blue Moon Bay S480-5

ΔE 1.9 · #4A98AA

PPG

Acapulco Cliffs 1150-5

ΔE 2.5 · #4E9AA8

Valspar

Aqua Dance 5002-8B

ΔE 3.5 · #4F95A5

Dulux

Crystal Blue S33D4

ΔE 4.2 · #4793A8

Kilz

Wide Awake RE270-02

ΔE 4.6 · #4791A1

Dunn-Edwards

Caribbean Cruise DE5760

ΔE 5.2 · #3F9DA9

Sherwin-Williams

Freshwater SW6774

ΔE 5.5 · #4DA6B2

Vista Paint

Blessed Blue C-666

ΔE 6.5 · #6197A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Blessed Blue 667

ΔE 6.6 · #659AA7

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 9.5 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 10.2 · #3F888F

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 12.5 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 13 · #6C8EA3

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 14.2 · #8AB1C2

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 17 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4E9DAF

#B0614F

Analogous

#4FB091

#4E9DAF

#4F6EB0

Triadic

#4E9DAF

#B04F9E

#9EB04F

Split-Complementary

#4E9DAF

#B04F6E

#B0914F

Tetradic

#4E9DAF

#914FB0

#B0614F

#6EB04F

Monochromatic

#203F46

#376F7B

#4E9DAF

#84BBC8

#B9D8DF

Rectangle

#4E9DAF

#614FB0

#B0614F

#9EB04F

Compound

#4E9DAF

#4F6EB0

#B0614F

#B0914F

Variations

Lighter

#72B2C0

#9AC2CB

#C7DADE

Darker

#3D808F

#295963

#17343B

Saturation

#71898E

#4F9EB0

#28B7D7

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.77:1

Deuteranopia

#4E9DAF

#7F8BB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E9DAF

#9393AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E9DAF

#4E9F9B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ash 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

#7AA29E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E9DAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#67A7C3

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8F5649

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: #4E9DAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E9DAF;

CSS Variable

--color-ash: #4E9DAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ash': '#4E9DAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E9DAF] text-[#4E9DAF]

SCSS

$ash: #4E9DAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E9DAF?

#4E9DAF is Ash, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4E9DAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ash?

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

What colors pair well with Ash?

Ash 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 Ash?

You can download Ash 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 Ash?

The hex code is #4E9DAF. In RGB it's 78, 157, 175, and in HSL it's 191°, 38%, 50%.

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