BLUES

Warriors Blue

#00498D

RGB 0, 73, 141 · HSL 209°, 100%, 28% · CMYK 100, 48, 0, 45

Warriors Blue is #00498D in HEX — rgb(0, 73, 141), hsl(209°, 100%, 28%), cmyk(100%, 48%, 0%, 45%).

Warriors Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 209°, 100%, 28%. 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#00498D

RGB0, 73, 141

HSL209°, 100%, 28%

HSV209°, 100%, 55%

CMYK100, 48, 0, 45

Decimal18829

CSS RGBrgb(0, 73, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(209, 100%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#00498D

#8F4500

Analogous

#008F8C

#00498D

#00028F

Triadic

#00498D

#8F004A

#4A8F00

Split-Complementary

#00498D

#8F0002

#8F8C00

Tetradic

#00498D

#8C008F

#8F4500

#028F00

Monochromatic

#000D1A

#002242

#00498D

#0071DB

#2997FF

Rectangle

#00498D

#45008F

#8F4500

#4A8F00

Compound

#00498D

#00028F

#8F4500

#8F8C00

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Warriors Blue run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #E0F0FF

Tint #8CC8FF

Tint #389FFF

Tint #0075E3

Base #00498D

Shade #003F7A

Shade #003566

Shade #002A52

Shade #00203D

Variations

Lighter

#0070D8

#3394EE

#92C0EC

Darker

#003B72

#00294F

#00182E

Saturation

#32485D

#004A8F

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

8.98:1

AAA

vs Black

2.34:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#00498D

#16468D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00498D

#424287

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00498D

#00584D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Warriors 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

#3F6385

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00498D

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D68A9

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.

#6D3B0C

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #00498D;

CSS — background

background-color: #00498D;

CSS Variable

--color-warriors-blue: #00498D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warriors-blue': '#00498D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00498D] text-[#00498D]

SCSS

$warriors-blue: #00498D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00498D?

#00498D is Warriors Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #00498D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warriors Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Warriors Blue?

Warriors 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 Warriors Blue?

You can download Warriors 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 Warriors Blue?

The hex code is #00498D. In RGB it's 0, 73, 141, and in HSL it's 209°, 100%, 28%.

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