BLUES

Blue Indigo

#535A7C

RGB 83, 90, 124 · HSL 230°, 20%, 41% · CMYK 33, 27, 0, 51

Blue Indigo is #535A7C in HEX — rgb(83, 90, 124), hsl(230°, 20%, 41%), cmyk(33%, 27%, 0%, 51%).

Blue Indigo pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 230°, 20%, 41%. 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#535A7C

RGB83, 90, 124

HSL230°, 20%, 41%

HSV230°, 33%, 49%

CMYK33, 27, 0, 51

Decimal5462652

CSS RGBrgb(83, 90, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(230, 20%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Glaze S42D7

ΔE 1.1 · #565A7C

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Review DE5902

ΔE 2 · #4E5878

Behr

Fashionista N560-6

ΔE 2.8 · #50577D

Benjamin Moore

Darkest 2069-30

ΔE 3.4 · #5D5B7D

Valspar

Karmic Grape 4002-8C

ΔE 3.4 · #5D6084

Kilz

Bewitched RB110-02

ΔE 3.5 · #5D6181

PPG

Royal Hyacinth 1169-7

ΔE 6.4 · #464B6A

Vista Paint

Grapes of Wrath C-1283

ΔE 6.7 · #65617C

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 6.7 · #65627D

Sherwin-Williams

Luxe Blue SW6537

ΔE 6.8 · #516582

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 7.4 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 8.1 · #636E8F

RAL

Distant Blue 5023

ΔE 8.3 · #49678D

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 15.7 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 17 · #1D375C

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

#535A7C

#7D7654

Analogous

#54707D

#535A7C

#62547D

Triadic

#535A7C

#7D545B

#5B7D54

Split-Complementary

#535A7C

#7D6254

#707D54

Tetradic

#535A7C

#7D5470

#7D7654

#547D62

Monochromatic

#161822

#353950

#535A7C

#7880A5

#A6ABC4

Rectangle

#535A7C

#76547D

#7D7654

#5B7D54

Compound

#535A7C

#62547D

#7D7654

#707D54

Variations

Lighter

#6F779F

#959AB4

#C3C5D2

Darker

#424865

#2D3146

#1A1C29

Saturation

#62646F

#545B7D

#2A3FA7

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

6.73:1

vs Black

3.12:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#535A7C

#505C7C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#535A7C

#595978

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#535A7C

#4F605C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Indigo 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

#7E7078

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#535A7C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B759C

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.

#6F6843

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: #535A7C;

CSS — background

background-color: #535A7C;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-indigo: #535A7C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-indigo': '#535A7C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#535A7C] text-[#535A7C]

SCSS

$blue-indigo: #535A7C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #535A7C?

#535A7C is Blue Indigo, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #535A7C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Indigo?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Indigo?

Blue Indigo 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 Blue Indigo?

You can download Blue Indigo 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 Blue Indigo?

The hex code is #535A7C. In RGB it's 83, 90, 124, and in HSL it's 230°, 20%, 41%.

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