BLUES

Chivalry

#5D99B1

RGB 93, 153, 177 · HSL 197°, 35%, 53% · CMYK 47, 14, 0, 31

Chivalry is #5D99B1 in HEX — rgb(93, 153, 177), hsl(197°, 35%, 53%), cmyk(47%, 14%, 0%, 31%).

Chivalry pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 35%, 53%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#5D99B1

RGB93, 153, 177

HSL197°, 35%, 53%

HSV197°, 47%, 69%

CMYK47, 14, 0, 31

Decimal6134193

CSS RGBrgb(93, 153, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 35%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Palace CW-605

ΔE 3 · #5EA0B7

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Lucerne DE5808

ΔE 3 · #689DB7

Kilz

Caspian Blue RE140-01

ΔE 3.3 · #5AA0B9

PPG

Aqua Blue 1151-5

ΔE 3.5 · #5E97A9

Valspar

Rushing Rapids 5001-8A

ΔE 3.8 · #5E97B5

Behr

Skipper 570F-5

ΔE 4.1 · #6593A9

Dulux

Adventure Isle S35C3

ΔE 4.2 · #6EA1B8

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebird Feather SW9062

ΔE 4.4 · #6F9DB3

Vista Paint

Wonderful World K-178

ΔE 5.8 · #6D99A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Sea Of Atlantis 653

ΔE 6 · #6AA1C1

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 7.8 · #6C8EA3

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 8.1 · #599EC4

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 12 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 12.3 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 13.4 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 14.6 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#5D99B1

#B1755D

Analogous

#5DB19F

#5D99B1

#5D6FB1

Triadic

#5D99B1

#B15D99

#99B15D

Split-Complementary

#5D99B1

#B15D6F

#B19F5D

Tetradic

#5D99B1

#9F5DB1

#B1755D

#6FB15D

Monochromatic

#26444F

#3F7083

#5D99B1

#91BACA

#C4DAE3

Rectangle

#5D99B1

#755DB1

#B1755D

#99B15D

Compound

#5D99B1

#5D6FB1

#B1755D

#B19F5D

Variations

Lighter

#7EAEC1

#A2C0CC

#CBDADF

Darker

#447D94

#2E5767

#1A333D

Saturation

#7B8D94

#5D99B1

#36AAD8

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.66:1

Deuteranopia

#5D99B1

#7F8BB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D99B1

#9191AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D99B1

#5C9C98

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Chivalry 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

#859FA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D99B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#72A4C4

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.

#956451

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: #5D99B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D99B1;

CSS Variable

--color-chivalry: #5D99B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chivalry': '#5D99B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D99B1] text-[#5D99B1]

SCSS

$chivalry: #5D99B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D99B1?

#5D99B1 is Chivalry, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #5D99B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chivalry?

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

What colors pair well with Chivalry?

Chivalry 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 Chivalry?

You can download Chivalry 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 Chivalry?

The hex code is #5D99B1. In RGB it's 93, 153, 177, and in HSL it's 197°, 35%, 53%.

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