BLUES
Waterloo
#5F8EC2
Reading classic, Waterloo lands in the blues family at HSL 212°, 45%, 57%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Waterloo CSP-555
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Waterloo
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #5F8EC2?
#5F8EC2 is Waterloo, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #5F8EC2 warm or cool?
Waterloo reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Waterloo?
Waterloo works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Waterloo?
Waterloo pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Waterloo?
You can download Waterloo 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 RGB value of #5F8EC2?
#5F8EC2 converts to RGB 95, 142, 194.