BLUES

Layers of Ocean

#5C7186

RGB 92, 113, 134 · HSL 210°, 19%, 44% · CMYK 31, 16, 0, 47

Layers of Ocean is #5C7186 in HEX — rgb(92, 113, 134), hsl(210°, 19%, 44%), cmyk(31%, 16%, 0%, 47%).

Layers of Ocean pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 19%, 44%. 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#5C7186

RGB92, 113, 134

HSL210°, 19%, 44%

HSV210°, 31%, 53%

CMYK31, 16, 0, 47

Decimal6058374

CSS RGBrgb(92, 113, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 19%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Depths 626

ΔE 0.8 · #5A7187

Vista Paint

Blue Depths C-625

ΔE 1.1 · #596F85

Dulux

Boundless S38D6

ΔE 1.4 · #5B6E84

PPG

Blue Cloud 1164-6

ΔE 2.5 · #627188

Behr

Sausalito Port UL240-20

ΔE 2.6 · #5B6D85

Valspar

Thundering Clouds 4005-4B

ΔE 3.1 · #66778D

Sherwin-Williams

Distance SW6243

ΔE 3.1 · #5D6F7F

Benjamin Moore

Georgian CC-782

ΔE 4 · #547385

Dunn-Edwards

Periscope DE5873

ΔE 4.1 · #52677B

Kilz

Iron Medallion RD130-02

ΔE 4.6 · #537181

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 5.9 · #667480

RAL

Pigeon Blue 5014

ΔE 6.2 · #606E8C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 8.4 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 8.5 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 12.4 · #485761

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#5C7186

#86705B

Analogous

#5B8686

#5C7186

#5B5B86

Triadic

#5C7186

#865B70

#70865B

Split-Complementary

#5C7186

#865B5B

#86865B

Tetradic

#5C7186

#865B86

#86705B

#5B865B

Monochromatic

#1D242A

#3C4A58

#5C7186

#8396AA

#B0BDC9

Rectangle

#5C7186

#705B86

#86705B

#70865B

Compound

#5C7186

#5B5B86

#86705B

#86865B

Variations

Lighter

#778DA2

#9BA9B7

#C6CDD4

Darker

#485A6C

#313E4B

#1C242C

Saturation

#6A7077

#5B7086

#2D70B3

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

5.05:1

vs Black

4.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5C7186

#656D87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C7186

#6E6E84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C7186

#5A7471

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Layers of Ocean 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

#848180

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C7186

Daylight 5500K

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

#7286A4

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.

#775F48

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: #5C7186;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C7186;

CSS Variable

--color-layers-of-ocean: #5C7186;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'layers-of-ocean': '#5C7186' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C7186] text-[#5C7186]

SCSS

$layers-of-ocean: #5C7186;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C7186?

#5C7186 is Layers of Ocean, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #5C7186 warm or cool?

Layers of Ocean reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Layers of Ocean?

Layers of Ocean works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Layers of Ocean?

Layers of Ocean 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 Layers of Ocean?

You can download Layers of Ocean 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 Layers of Ocean?

The hex code is #5C7186. In RGB it's 92, 113, 134, and in HSL it's 210°, 19%, 44%.

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