BLUES

Architecture Blue

#7195A6

RGB 113, 149, 166 · HSL 199°, 23%, 55% · CMYK 32, 10, 0, 35

Architecture Blue is #7195A6 in HEX — rgb(113, 149, 166), hsl(199°, 23%, 55%), cmyk(32%, 10%, 0%, 35%).

Architecture Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 23%, 55%. 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#7195A6

RGB113, 149, 166

HSL199°, 23%, 55%

HSV199°, 32%, 65%

CMYK32, 10, 0, 35

Decimal7443878

CSS RGBrgb(113, 149, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 23%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sea 1664

ΔE 0.9 · #7193A4

Dulux

Bay's Water S35B3

ΔE 2.6 · #7A9BAC

Vista Paint

Breezy Indigo K-162

ΔE 2.7 · #7493A0

Sherwin-Williams

Leisure Blue SW6515

ΔE 2.9 · #6A8EA1

Kilz

Miracle Bay RD290-01

ΔE 3.1 · #799DAF

Valspar

Brookside 4008-6A

ΔE 3.2 · #6B8DA0

PPG

American Anthem 1156-4

ΔE 3.3 · #7595AB

Behr

Adirondack Blue N480-5

ΔE 3.3 · #6691A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Meetinghouse Blue historic-meetinghouse-blue

ΔE 3.3 · #739DAD

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 3.5 · #6C8EA3

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 4.3 · #7997A1

Dunn-Edwards

Spirit Mountain DE5795

ΔE 4.4 · #6A8B98

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 7.7 · #82979D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.2 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 10.4 · #8AB1C2

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 10.6 · #78858B

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

#7195A6

#A78372

Analogous

#72A79D

#7195A6

#727CA7

Triadic

#7195A6

#A77296

#96A772

Split-Complementary

#7195A6

#A7727C

#A79D72

Tetradic

#7195A6

#9D72A7

#A78372

#7CA772

Monochromatic

#31454E

#4F6F7D

#7195A6

#A1B9C4

#D0DCE2

Rectangle

#7195A6

#8372A7

#A78372

#96A772

Compound

#7195A6

#727CA7

#A78372

#A79D72

Variations

Lighter

#8EABB8

#ADBFC8

#D0D9DD

Darker

#557A8B

#3A5461

#213139

Saturation

#848F94

#7296A7

#46A6D3

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

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.55:1

Deuteranopia

#7195A6

#848CA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7195A6

#9090A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7195A6

#709794

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Architecture Blue 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

#949C98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7195A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#81A1BC

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#956C59

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: #7195A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #7195A6;

CSS Variable

--color-architecture-blue: #7195A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'architecture-blue': '#7195A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7195A6] text-[#7195A6]

SCSS

$architecture-blue: #7195A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7195A6?

#7195A6 is Architecture Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #7195A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Architecture Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Architecture Blue?

Architecture Blue 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 Architecture Blue?

You can download Architecture Blue 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 Architecture Blue?

The hex code is #7195A6. In RGB it's 113, 149, 166, and in HSL it's 199°, 23%, 55%.

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