BLUES

Brig

#4FA1C0

RGB 79, 161, 192 · HSL 196°, 47%, 53% · CMYK 59, 16, 0, 25

Brig is #4FA1C0 in HEX — rgb(79, 161, 192), hsl(196°, 47%, 53%), cmyk(59%, 16%, 0%, 25%).

Brig pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 47%, 53%. 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#4FA1C0

RGB79, 161, 192

HSL196°, 47%, 53%

HSV196°, 59%, 75%

CMYK59, 16, 0, 25

Decimal5218752

CSS RGBrgb(79, 161, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 47%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Vintage Sapphire RD260-02

ΔE 2.1 · #569FBC

Behr

Treasure Map S500-5

ΔE 2.9 · #59A5C7

Dulux

Oasis Spring S34E3

ΔE 3 · #47A6C5

Benjamin Moore

Cool 2058-40

ΔE 3.1 · #429BB8

Valspar

Rolling Sea 5001-10B

ΔE 3.7 · #5BA3C6

Sherwin-Williams

Jacaranda SW6802

ΔE 4 · #5A9EC0

Dunn-Edwards

Frozen Wave DE5829

ΔE 4.1 · #56ACCA

PPG

Hush-a-bye 1238-5

ΔE 4.7 · #5397B7

Vista Paint

Patch of Blue K-186

ΔE 5.3 · #4CAAC4

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 5.6 · #599EC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Sea Of Atlantis 653

ΔE 6.6 · #6AA1C1

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 8.2 · #4EB3CD

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 12.2 · #83AAC1

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 13.4 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 16.9 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 20.4 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#4FA1C0

#BF6D4F

Analogous

#4FBFA5

#4FA1C0

#4F69BF

Triadic

#4FA1C0

#BF4FA1

#A1BF4F

Split-Complementary

#4FA1C0

#BF4F69

#BFA54F

Tetradic

#4FA1C0

#A54FBF

#BF6D4F

#69BF4F

Monochromatic

#1F4856

#33768E

#4FA1C0

#87BFD4

#BFDDE8

Rectangle

#4FA1C0

#6D4FBF

#BF6D4F

#A1BF4F

Compound

#4FA1C0

#4F69BF

#BF6D4F

#BFA54F

Variations

Lighter

#72B4CC

#9AC4D4

#C7DBE3

Darker

#3785A1

#245C71

#143643

Saturation

#768F98

#4FA1BF

#2FB0DF

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

2.92:1

Fail

vs Black

7.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#4FA1C0

#7F90C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4FA1C0

#9797BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4FA1C0

#4CA5A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Brig 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

#7BA5AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4FA1C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#68AACF

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.

#A15D45

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: #4FA1C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #4FA1C0;

CSS Variable

--color-brig: #4FA1C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brig': '#4FA1C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4FA1C0] text-[#4FA1C0]

SCSS

$brig: #4FA1C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4FA1C0?

#4FA1C0 is Brig, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4FA1C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brig?

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

What colors pair well with Brig?

Brig 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 Brig?

You can download Brig 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 Brig?

The hex code is #4FA1C0. In RGB it's 79, 161, 192, and in HSL it's 196°, 47%, 53%.

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