BLUES

Coastal Fjord

#505D7E

RGB 80, 93, 126 · HSL 223°, 22%, 40% · CMYK 37, 26, 0, 51

Coastal Fjord is #505D7E in HEX — rgb(80, 93, 126), hsl(223°, 22%, 40%), cmyk(37%, 26%, 0%, 51%).

Coastal Fjord pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 223°, 22%, 40%. 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#505D7E

RGB80, 93, 126

HSL223°, 22%, 40%

HSV223°, 37%, 49%

CMYK37, 26, 0, 51

Decimal5266814

CSS RGBrgb(80, 93, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(223, 22%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Award Night MQ5-15

ΔE 1.8 · #556181

Dulux

Alpha Centuri S41E7

ΔE 2.1 · #4D5878

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Review DE5902

ΔE 2.2 · #4E5878

Kilz

Purpling RB270-02

ΔE 3.5 · #556584

Valspar

Precious Sapphire 4010-7

ΔE 3.9 · #44597E

Sherwin-Williams

Luxe Blue SW6537

ΔE 4.6 · #516582

PPG

Stained Glass 1165-6

ΔE 4.9 · #556682

Benjamin Moore

Indi CSP-565

ΔE 5.1 · #455873

RAL

Distant Blue 5023

ΔE 6.4 · #49678D

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 6.6 · #3A5170

Vista Paint

Mountain Vale K-81

ΔE 6.7 · #646B8F

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 7.1 · #636E8F

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 7.2 · #65627D

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.2 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 14.7 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.6 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#505D7E

#7C7050

Analogous

#50737C

#505D7E

#59507C

Triadic

#505D7E

#7C505C

#5C7C50

Split-Complementary

#505D7E

#7C5950

#737C50

Tetradic

#505D7E

#7C5073

#7C7050

#507C59

Monochromatic

#14171F

#323A4E

#505D7E

#7381A5

#A2ABC3

Rectangle

#505D7E

#70507C

#7C7050

#5C7C50

Compound

#505D7E

#59507C

#7C7050

#737C50

Variations

Lighter

#6A79A0

#929CB4

#C1C6D2

Darker

#3F4964

#2B3246

#181D29

Saturation

#5F636D

#505C7C

#284BA4

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

6.55:1

vs Black

3.21:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#505D7E

#515D7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#505D7E

#5B5B7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#505D7E

#4C635F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Coastal Fjord 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

#7B727A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#505D7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#69779E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6C6041

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #505D7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #505D7E;

CSS Variable

--color-coastal-fjord: #505D7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coastal-fjord': '#505D7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#505D7E] text-[#505D7E]

SCSS

$coastal-fjord: #505D7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #505D7E?

#505D7E is Coastal Fjord, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #505D7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coastal Fjord?

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

What colors pair well with Coastal Fjord?

Coastal Fjord 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 Coastal Fjord?

You can download Coastal Fjord 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 Coastal Fjord?

The hex code is #505D7E. In RGB it's 80, 93, 126, and in HSL it's 223°, 22%, 40%.

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