BLUES

Rhapsody in Blue

#002244

RGB 0, 34, 68 · HSL 210°, 100%, 13% · CMYK 100, 50, 0, 73

Rhapsody in Blue is #002244 in HEX — rgb(0, 34, 68), hsl(210°, 100%, 13%), cmyk(100%, 50%, 0%, 73%).

Rhapsody in Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 100%, 13%. 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#002244

RGB0, 34, 68

HSL210°, 100%, 13%

HSV210°, 100%, 27%

CMYK100, 50, 0, 73

Decimal8772

CSS RGBrgb(0, 34, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 100%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Gentian Blue 5010

ΔE 3.5 · #0E294B

Dulux

Royal Celebration S42E9

ΔE 8.9 · #273050

Behr

Peaceful Night 590F-7

ΔE 9.4 · #1D355C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 9.9 · #1D375C

Benjamin Moore

Bold 2064-10

ΔE 11.1 · #2C3659

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 13.2 · #313048

Vista Paint

Blazer Blue K-152

ΔE 13.8 · #243A52

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 15 · #3A3B5B

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 15.6 · #3B3C5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 15.9 · #313D6C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.3 · #334059

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 16.9 · #3A405A

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 20.5 · #49456F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 21.5 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 25.6 · #313536

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 26.8 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

#002244

#422100

Analogous

#004242

#002244

#000042

Triadic

#002244

#420021

#214200

Split-Complementary

#002244

#420000

#424200

Tetradic

#002244

#420042

#422100

#004200

Monochromatic

#000D1A

#002244

#00478F

#006EDB

Rectangle

#002244

#210042

#422100

#214200

Compound

#002244

#000042

#422100

#424200

Variations

Lighter

#004E9B

#127AE1

#7BB1E8

Darker

#001B35

#001224

#000B15

Saturation

#17212B

#002142

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

16.00:1

AAA

vs Black

1.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#002244

#092044

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#002244

#1E1E41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#002244

#002924

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Rhapsody in 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

#3F464E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#002244

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D4B72

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.

#532E09

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #002244;

CSS — background

background-color: #002244;

CSS Variable

--color-rhapsody-in-blue: #002244;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rhapsody-in-blue': '#002244' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#002244] text-[#002244]

SCSS

$rhapsody-in-blue: #002244;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #002244?

#002244 is Rhapsody in Blue, a near-black blue with a cool undertone.

Is #002244 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rhapsody in Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Rhapsody in Blue?

Rhapsody in 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 Rhapsody in Blue?

You can download Rhapsody in 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 Rhapsody in Blue?

The hex code is #002244. In RGB it's 0, 34, 68, and in HSL it's 210°, 100%, 13%.

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