BLUES

Intermediate Blue

#56626E

RGB 86, 98, 110 · HSL 210°, 12%, 38% · CMYK 22, 11, 0, 57

Intermediate Blue is #56626E in HEX — rgb(86, 98, 110), hsl(210°, 12%, 38%), cmyk(22%, 11%, 0%, 57%).

Intermediate Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 12%, 38%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#56626E

RGB86, 98, 110

HSL210°, 12%, 38%

HSV210°, 22%, 43%

CMYK22, 11, 0, 57

Decimal5661294

CSS RGBrgb(86, 98, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 12%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Space DE5824

ΔE 1.1 · #53626E

Dulux

Blue Metal S39B6

ΔE 1.2 · #5A6470

Benjamin Moore

Andes CSP-600

ΔE 1.4 · #596572

Vista Paint

Blue Lake K-793

ΔE 1.8 · #57626B

PPG

Goblin 1040-7

ΔE 2.1 · #525E68

Valspar

Midnight Shadow 4004-4C

ΔE 2.5 · #525E6D

Sherwin-Williams

Needlepoint Navy SW0032

ΔE 2.9 · #546670

Behr

Digital N530-6

ΔE 2.9 · #4E5D67

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 3.6 · #4D5B6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Thunderstorm 514

ΔE 3.7 · #555C64

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 4.9 · #5F676C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 5.1 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 5.4 · #676973

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 6.8 · #4C6A74

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 10.4 · #4E5754

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.7 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#56626E

#6D6155

Analogous

#556D6D

#56626E

#55556D

Triadic

#56626E

#6D5561

#616D55

Split-Complementary

#56626E

#6D5555

#6D6D55

Tetradic

#56626E

#6D556D

#6D6155

#556D55

Monochromatic

#121417

#343B42

#56626E

#798796

#A4ADB7

Rectangle

#56626E

#61556D

#6D6155

#616D55

Compound

#56626E

#55556D

#6D6155

#6D6D55

Variations

Lighter

#718190

#96A0AA

#C3C8CC

Darker

#444E57

#2E353C

#1B1F23

Saturation

#5D6164

#55616D

#2B6197

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

6.24:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#56626E

#5B5F6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#56626E

#60606D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#56626E

#556462

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Intermediate 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

#80766E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#56626E

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D7B92

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#67523E

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: #56626E;

CSS — background

background-color: #56626E;

CSS Variable

--color-intermediate-blue: #56626E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'intermediate-blue': '#56626E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#56626E] text-[#56626E]

SCSS

$intermediate-blue: #56626E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #56626E?

#56626E is Intermediate Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #56626E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Intermediate Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Intermediate Blue?

Intermediate 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 Intermediate Blue?

You can download Intermediate 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 Intermediate Blue?

The hex code is #56626E. In RGB it's 86, 98, 110, and in HSL it's 210°, 12%, 38%.

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