BLUES

Maya Blue

#73C2FB

RGB 115, 194, 251 · HSL 205°, 94%, 72% · CMYK 54, 23, 0, 2

Maya Blue is #73C2FB in HEX — rgb(115, 194, 251), hsl(205°, 94%, 72%), cmyk(54%, 23%, 0%, 2%).

Maya Blue pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 94%, 72%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#73C2FB

RGB115, 194, 251

HSL205°, 94%, 72%

HSV205°, 54%, 98%

CMYK54, 23, 0, 2

Decimal7586555

CSS RGBrgb(115, 194, 251)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 94%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ocean Tropic 560B-5

ΔE 3.9 · #6AC5FA

Benjamin Moore

True 2066-50

ΔE 5.6 · #6DBBEB

Dunn-Edwards

Sanctuary Spa DE5843

ΔE 6.8 · #66B2E4

PPG

Xavier Blue 1240-4

ΔE 8.6 · #6AB4E0

Dulux

Lucea S39H3

ΔE 8.7 · #7CB2E1

Valspar

Sea Frolic 4008-10A

ΔE 8.9 · #6DB9E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Robin's Egg historic-robins-egg

ΔE 9.6 · #64B0DC

Vista Paint

City of Atlantis K-131

ΔE 9.9 · #6CA8DE

Kilz

Azure Pool RD240-01

ΔE 11.7 · #67B0D7

Sherwin-Williams

Undercool SW6957

ΔE 14.8 · #7FC3E1

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 16.5 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 17.3 · #9FC1DF

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 19.3 · #7AC2D8

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 20.1 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 23.4 · #3B83BD

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 26.7 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#73C2FB

#FBAC74

Analogous

#74FBF0

#73C2FB

#7480FB

Triadic

#73C2FB

#FB74C3

#C3FB74

Split-Complementary

#73C2FB

#FB7480

#FBF074

Tetradic

#73C2FB

#F074FB

#FBAC74

#80FB74

Monochromatic

#067CD0

#2AA3F8

#73C2FB

#BFE3FD

#E6F4FE

Rectangle

#73C2FB

#AC74FB

#FBAC74

#C3FB74

Compound

#73C2FB

#7480FB

#FBAC74

#FBF074

Variations

Lighter

#90CFFC

#B2DAF6

#D6E9F6

Darker

#28A5FE

#0076CA

#004576

Saturation

#A3BBCC

#74C3FB

#72C3FD

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#73C2FB

#99B3FC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#73C2FB

#B8B8F5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#73C2FB

#6BCBC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Maya 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

#96BED7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#73C2FB

Daylight 5500K

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

#83C3FC

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E7EBEE

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.

#EB8F4D

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: #73C2FB;

CSS — background

background-color: #73C2FB;

CSS Variable

--color-maya-blue: #73C2FB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maya-blue': '#73C2FB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#73C2FB] text-[#73C2FB]

SCSS

$maya-blue: #73C2FB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73C2FB?

#73C2FB is Maya Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #73C2FB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Maya Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Maya Blue?

Maya 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 Maya Blue?

You can download Maya 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 Maya Blue?

The hex code is #73C2FB. In RGB it's 115, 194, 251, and in HSL it's 205°, 94%, 72%.

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