BLUES

Blue Zephyr

#5B6676

RGB 91, 102, 118 · HSL 216°, 13%, 41% · CMYK 23, 14, 0, 54

Blue Zephyr is #5B6676 in HEX — rgb(91, 102, 118), hsl(216°, 13%, 41%), cmyk(23%, 14%, 0%, 54%).

Blue Zephyr pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 216°, 13%, 41%. 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#5B6676

RGB91, 102, 118

HSL216°, 13%, 41%

HSV216°, 23%, 46%

CMYK23, 14, 0, 54

Decimal5990006

CSS RGBrgb(91, 102, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 13%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Blue Zephyr 1042-6

Exact match

Dulux

Speedwell S40B6

ΔE 1.4 · #5A6372

Valspar

Dark Night 4003-4C

ΔE 1.6 · #5E6576

Benjamin Moore

Andes CSP-600

ΔE 2 · #596572

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Lead DE5922

ΔE 2.6 · #5C6274

Behr

Curtain Call N570-5

ΔE 3.2 · #5C6070

Sherwin-Williams

Mesmerize SW6544

ΔE 3.9 · #5D657B

Hallman-Lindsay

Overlook 1319

ΔE 4 · #686D7C

Vista Paint

Overlook C-1318

ΔE 4.1 · #686C7A

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 5 · #4D5B6A

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 5.2 · #676973

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 6.7 · #5F676C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 7.8 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7.9 · #4C6A74

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 8.3 · #6C6881

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 17.2 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#5B6676

#766B5B

Analogous

#5B7376

#5B6676

#5E5B76

Triadic

#5B6676

#765B66

#66765B

Split-Complementary

#5B6676

#765E5B

#73765B

Tetradic

#5B6676

#765B73

#766B5B

#5B765E

Monochromatic

#181B20

#3A414B

#5B6676

#808C9D

#ABB3BF

Rectangle

#5B6676

#6B5B76

#766B5B

#66765B

Compound

#5B6676

#5E5B76

#766B5B

#73765B

Variations

Lighter

#778496

#9BA3AF

#C6C9CF

Darker

#48515F

#313842

#1C2026

Saturation

#64686D

#5B6676

#2D5DA4

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

5.82:1

vs Black

3.61:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5B6676

#5F6477

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B6676

#646474

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B6676

#5A6966

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Zephyr 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

#847974

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B6676

Daylight 5500K

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

#717E98

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.

#6F5D43

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: #5B6676;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B6676;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-zephyr: #5B6676;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-zephyr': '#5B6676' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B6676] text-[#5B6676]

SCSS

$blue-zephyr: #5B6676;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B6676?

#5B6676 is Blue Zephyr, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #5B6676 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Zephyr?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Zephyr?

Blue Zephyr 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 Zephyr?

You can download Blue Zephyr 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 Zephyr?

The hex code is #5B6676. In RGB it's 91, 102, 118, and in HSL it's 216°, 13%, 41%.

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