BLUES

Treasure Map

#59A5C7

RGB 89, 165, 199 · HSL 199°, 50%, 56% · CMYK 55, 17, 0, 22

Treasure Map is #59A5C7 in HEX — rgb(89, 165, 199), hsl(199°, 50%, 56%), cmyk(55%, 17%, 0%, 22%).

Treasure Map pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 50%, 56%. 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#59A5C7

RGB89, 165, 199

HSL199°, 50%, 56%

HSV199°, 55%, 78%

CMYK55, 17, 0, 22

Decimal5875143

CSS RGBrgb(89, 165, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 50%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Treasure Map S500-5

Exact match

Valspar

Rolling Sea 5001-10B

ΔE 1.3 · #5BA3C6

Dulux

First Landing S35E3

ΔE 2.5 · #59AACF

Sherwin-Williams

Jacaranda SW6802

ΔE 3 · #5A9EC0

Benjamin Moore

Blue 782

ΔE 3.4 · #5FACD2

Kilz

Vintage Sapphire RD260-02

ΔE 3.6 · #569FBC

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 4 · #599EC4

Dunn-Edwards

Frozen Wave DE5829

ΔE 4.3 · #56ACCA

PPG

Mystic Blue 1237-5

ΔE 4.6 · #48A8D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Sea Of Atlantis 653

ΔE 5 · #6AA1C1

Vista Paint

Sea of Atlantis C-652

ΔE 5.6 · #6BA0C0

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 9 · #4EB3CD

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 11.1 · #83AAC1

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12.6 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 19.4 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 20.7 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#59A5C7

#C77A57

Analogous

#57C7B2

#59A5C7

#576BC7

Triadic

#59A5C7

#C757A3

#A3C757

Split-Complementary

#59A5C7

#C7576B

#C7B257

Tetradic

#59A5C7

#B257C7

#C77A57

#6BC757

Monochromatic

#214E63

#347C9D

#59A5C7

#90C3DA

#C9E2ED

Rectangle

#59A5C7

#7A57C7

#C77A57

#A3C757

Compound

#59A5C7

#576BC7

#C77A57

#C7B257

Variations

Lighter

#78B6D2

#9FC6D8

#CADDE5

Darker

#3688AE

#235E7A

#133748

Saturation

#7E95A0

#57A3C7

#3BAEE3

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#59A5C7

#8395C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#59A5C7

#9B9BC3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#59A5C7

#56AAA4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Treasure Map 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

#82A8B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#59A5C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#6FADD5

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AD6646

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: #59A5C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #59A5C7;

CSS Variable

--color-treasure-map: #59A5C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'treasure-map': '#59A5C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#59A5C7] text-[#59A5C7]

SCSS

$treasure-map: #59A5C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #59A5C7?

#59A5C7 is Treasure Map, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #59A5C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Treasure Map?

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

What colors pair well with Treasure Map?

Treasure Map 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 Treasure Map?

You can download Treasure Map 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 Treasure Map?

The hex code is #59A5C7. In RGB it's 89, 165, 199, and in HSL it's 199°, 50%, 56%.

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