BLUES

Imperial Blue

#002395

RGB 0, 35, 149 · HSL 226°, 100%, 29% · CMYK 100, 77, 0, 42

Imperial Blue is #002395 in HEX — rgb(0, 35, 149), hsl(226°, 100%, 29%), cmyk(100%, 77%, 0%, 42%).

Imperial Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 226°, 100%, 29%. 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#002395

RGB0, 35, 149

HSL226°, 100%, 29%

HSV226°, 100%, 58%

CMYK100, 77, 0, 42

Decimal9109

CSS RGBrgb(0, 35, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(226, 100%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Navy Blue S-H-580

ΔE 8.5 · #0B2F97

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 25.4 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 31.2 · #1E2D6E

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 33.2 · #1F4992

Vista Paint

Blue Highlight C-612

ΔE 35.3 · #334688

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 37 · #324A8B

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 37.1 · #445397

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 37.8 · #243973

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 38.5 · #494D8B

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 38.7 · #4D4985

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 43.8 · #484E83

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 44.5 · #3C4C80

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 44.6 · #604C7F

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 45.3 · #776BAB

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 49.7 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 61.2 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#002395

#947100

Analogous

#006C94

#002395

#270094

Triadic

#002395

#940023

#239400

Split-Complementary

#002395

#942700

#6C9400

Tetradic

#002395

#94006C

#947100

#009427

Monochromatic

#00061A

#001147

#002395

#0034E0

#2E5FFF

Rectangle

#002395

#710094

#947100

#239400

Compound

#002395

#270094

#947100

#6C9400

Variations

Lighter

#0033DC

#3661EF

#93A8EC

Darker

#001C76

#001351

#000B2F

Saturation

#343E60

#002394

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

12.54:1

AAA

vs Black

1.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#002395

#003695

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#002395

#1F1F8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#002395

#004633

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Imperial 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

#3F478B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#002395

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D4CAF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7E9EE

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.

#715A0D

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: #002395;

CSS — background

background-color: #002395;

CSS Variable

--color-imperial-blue: #002395;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'imperial-blue': '#002395' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#002395] text-[#002395]

SCSS

$imperial-blue: #002395;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #002395?

#002395 is Imperial Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #002395 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Imperial Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Imperial Blue?

Imperial 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 Imperial Blue?

You can download Imperial 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 Imperial Blue?

The hex code is #002395. In RGB it's 0, 35, 149, and in HSL it's 226°, 100%, 29%.

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