BLUES

Maui Blue

#52A2B4

RGB 82, 162, 180 · HSL 191°, 40%, 51% · CMYK 54, 10, 0, 29

Maui Blue is #52A2B4 in HEX — rgb(82, 162, 180), hsl(191°, 40%, 51%), cmyk(54%, 10%, 0%, 29%).

Maui Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 40%, 51%. 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#52A2B4

RGB82, 162, 180

HSL191°, 40%, 51%

HSV191°, 54%, 71%

CMYK54, 10, 0, 29

Decimal5415604

CSS RGBrgb(82, 162, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 40%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ash 2057-40

ΔE 1.8 · #4E9DAF

PPG

Blue Calypso 1235-5

ΔE 2.6 · #55A7B6

Behr

Winter Lake 550F-5

ΔE 3.5 · #5B9DAE

Dulux

Lake Tekapo NZ10A4

ΔE 3.6 · #51A8BF

Valspar

Sea Exposure 5005-8B

ΔE 4.3 · #529EA9

Sherwin-Williams

Freshwater SW6774

ΔE 4.6 · #4DA6B2

Kilz

Caspian Blue RE140-01

ΔE 5.2 · #5AA0B9

Dunn-Edwards

Caribbean Cruise DE5760

ΔE 5.5 · #3F9DA9

Vista Paint

Patch of Blue K-186

ΔE 5.6 · #4CAAC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Blessed Blue 667

ΔE 7.1 · #659AA7

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 8 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 10.8 · #5D9B9B

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12.5 · #7AC2D8

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 12.6 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 12.8 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 17.4 · #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 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

#52A2B4

#B46250

Analogous

#50B494

#52A2B4

#5070B4

Triadic

#52A2B4

#B450A2

#A2B450

Split-Complementary

#52A2B4

#B45070

#B49450

Tetradic

#52A2B4

#9450B4

#B46250

#70B450

Monochromatic

#20434B

#377381

#52A2B4

#86BECB

#BBDBE2

Rectangle

#52A2B4

#6250B4

#B46250

#A2B450

Compound

#52A2B4

#5070B4

#B46250

#B49450

Variations

Lighter

#73B4C3

#9BC4CE

#C7DBE0

Darker

#3C8494

#285B67

#16363D

Saturation

#738C91

#50A2B4

#2BB9DA

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

#52A2B4

#838FB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#52A2B4

#9898B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#52A2B4

#52A4A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Maui Blue 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

#7DA6A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#52A2B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#6AABC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#945749

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: #52A2B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #52A2B4;

CSS Variable

--color-maui-blue: #52A2B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maui-blue': '#52A2B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#52A2B4] text-[#52A2B4]

SCSS

$maui-blue: #52A2B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #52A2B4?

#52A2B4 is Maui Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #52A2B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Maui Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Maui Blue?

Maui Blue 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 Maui Blue?

You can download Maui 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 hex code for Maui Blue?

The hex code is #52A2B4. In RGB it's 82, 162, 180, and in HSL it's 191°, 40%, 51%.

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