BLUES

Air Superiority Blue

#72A0C1

RGB 114, 160, 193 · HSL 205°, 39%, 60% · CMYK 41, 17, 0, 24

Air Superiority Blue is #72A0C1 in HEX — rgb(114, 160, 193), hsl(205°, 39%, 60%), cmyk(41%, 17%, 0%, 24%).

Air Superiority Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 39%, 60%. 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#72A0C1

RGB114, 160, 193

HSL205°, 39%, 60%

HSV205°, 41%, 76%

CMYK41, 17, 0, 24

Decimal7512257

CSS RGBrgb(114, 160, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 39%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Key West Zenith 646

ΔE 1.4 · #759FC1

Dunn-Edwards

Wandering River DE5850

ΔE 1.6 · #73A4C6

Vista Paint

Key West Zenith C-645

ΔE 1.8 · #749DBF

Dulux

Afloat S36E3

ΔE 2.9 · #78A5C2

Behr

Jean Jacket Blue S510-4

ΔE 3.1 · #6FA0BC

Benjamin Moore

San 802

ΔE 3.4 · #7AA8C6

PPG

Blue Promise 1161-4

ΔE 3.5 · #729CC2

Kilz

Seaside Retreat RD150-01

ΔE 4.8 · #6F9CB5

Sherwin-Williams

Lobelia SW6809

ΔE 5.1 · #7498BE

Valspar

Rushing Rapids 5001-8A

ΔE 5.4 · #5E97B5

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 6.2 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 7 · #83AAC1

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 8.4 · #8FA4BF

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 15.3 · #4EB3CD

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 16.5 · #82979D

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 18.4 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#72A0C1

#C19271

Analogous

#71C1BA

#72A0C1

#7178C1

Triadic

#72A0C1

#C171A0

#A0C171

Split-Complementary

#72A0C1

#C17178

#C1BA71

Tetradic

#72A0C1

#BA71C1

#C19271

#78C171

Monochromatic

#2F516A

#467AA0

#72A0C1

#A6C3D8

#DCE7EF

Rectangle

#72A0C1

#9271C1

#C19271

#A0C171

Compound

#72A0C1

#7178C1

#C19271

#C1BA71

Variations

Lighter

#8EB3CD

#AEC5D6

#D2DDE5

Darker

#4883AD

#305A78

#1B3547

Saturation

#8D9BA5

#71A0C1

#52A5E0

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

2.79:1

Fail

vs Black

7.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#72A0C1

#8896C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#72A0C1

#9999BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#72A0C1

#6FA5A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Air Superiority 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

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How it looks under different light

#95A5AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#72A0C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#82AAD0

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.

#AB7B59

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: #72A0C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #72A0C1;

CSS Variable

--color-air-superiority-blue: #72A0C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'air-superiority-blue': '#72A0C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#72A0C1] text-[#72A0C1]

SCSS

$air-superiority-blue: #72A0C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72A0C1?

#72A0C1 is Air Superiority Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #72A0C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Air Superiority Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Air Superiority Blue?

Air Superiority 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 Air Superiority Blue?

You can download Air Superiority 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 Air Superiority Blue?

The hex code is #72A0C1. In RGB it's 114, 160, 193, and in HSL it's 205°, 39%, 60%.

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