BLUES

First Landing

#59AACF

RGB 89, 170, 207 · HSL 199°, 55%, 58% · CMYK 57, 18, 0, 19

First Landing is #59AACF in HEX — rgb(89, 170, 207), hsl(199°, 55%, 58%), cmyk(57%, 18%, 0%, 19%).

First Landing pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 55%, 58%. 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#59AACF

RGB89, 170, 207

HSL199°, 55%, 58%

HSV199°, 57%, 81%

CMYK57, 18, 0, 19

Decimal5876431

CSS RGBrgb(89, 170, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 55%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

First Landing S35E3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Blue 782

ΔE 1.4 · #5FACD2

Behr

Treasure Map S500-5

ΔE 2.5 · #59A5C7

Valspar

Rolling Sea 5001-10B

ΔE 3.1 · #5BA3C6

PPG

Mystic Blue 1237-5

ΔE 3.1 · #48A8D0

Kilz

Azure Pool RD240-01

ΔE 3.4 · #67B0D7

Sherwin-Williams

Flyway SW6794

ΔE 4.2 · #5DB3D4

Dunn-Edwards

Frozen Wave DE5829

ΔE 4.5 · #56ACCA

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 5 · #599EC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Robin's Egg historic-robins-egg

ΔE 5 · #64B0DC

Vista Paint

Robin's Egg C-1370

ΔE 5.4 · #67ADD9

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 8.9 · #4EB3CD

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12.2 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 12.3 · #83AAC1

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 20 · #3B83BD

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 22.7 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#59AACF

#CF7E59

Analogous

#59CFB9

#59AACF

#596FCF

Triadic

#59AACF

#CF59A9

#A9CF59

Split-Complementary

#59AACF

#CF596F

#CFB959

Tetradic

#59AACF

#B959CF

#CF7E59

#6FCF59

Monochromatic

#20566F

#3184AA

#59AACF

#94C8E0

#D0E7F1

Rectangle

#59AACF

#7E59CF

#CF7E59

#A9CF59

Compound

#59AACF

#596FCF

#CF7E59

#CFB959

Variations

Lighter

#7ABBD8

#A1CADD

#CBDFE8

Darker

#328FBB

#206383

#113A4D

Saturation

#829AA6

#59A9CF

#41B2E7

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#59AACF

#8699D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#59AACF

#A0A0CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#59AACF

#55B0A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

First Landing 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

#82ACB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#59AACF

Daylight 5500K

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

#6FB1DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBED

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.

#B86843

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: #59AACF;

CSS — background

background-color: #59AACF;

CSS Variable

--color-first-landing: #59AACF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-landing': '#59AACF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#59AACF] text-[#59AACF]

SCSS

$first-landing: #59AACF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #59AACF?

#59AACF is First Landing, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #59AACF warm or cool?

First Landing reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with First Landing?

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

What colors pair well with First Landing?

First Landing 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 First Landing?

You can download First Landing 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 First Landing?

The hex code is #59AACF. In RGB it's 89, 170, 207, and in HSL it's 199°, 55%, 58%.

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