BLUES

Dark Imperial Blue

#00416A

RGB 0, 65, 106 · HSL 203°, 100%, 21% · CMYK 100, 39, 0, 58

Dark Imperial Blue is #00416A in HEX — rgb(0, 65, 106), hsl(203°, 100%, 21%), cmyk(100%, 39%, 0%, 58%).

Dark Imperial Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 100%, 21%. 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#00416A

RGB0, 65, 106

HSL203°, 100%, 21%

HSV203°, 100%, 42%

CMYK100, 39, 0, 58

Decimal16746

CSS RGBrgb(0, 65, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 100%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Planetarium 560D-7

ΔE 2.7 · #14446A

Dulux

Fish Net Blue S38G9

ΔE 3.8 · #1E476E

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 3.9 · #003B67

Sherwin-Williams

Dignity Blue SW6804

ΔE 5.2 · #094C73

Benjamin Moore

Downpour 2063-20

ΔE 5.9 · #26476A

Vista Paint

Inky Sea K-1244

ΔE 5.9 · #274B71

PPG

Blue Tang 10-32 · 1160-7

ΔE 7 · #2A4B6E

Kilz

Indigo RH220

ΔE 7.6 · #314973

Dunn-Edwards

Slumber DE5860

ΔE 8 · #2D517C

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 8.8 · #1B5583

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Spray 662

ΔE 8.8 · #005379

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 9 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 11.5 · #3A5170

Valspar

Precious Sapphire 4010-7

ΔE 13.3 · #44597E

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 21.9 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 22 · #4D5B6A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#00416A

#6B2900

Analogous

#006B5F

#00416A

#000C6B

Triadic

#00416A

#6B0042

#426B00

Split-Complementary

#00416A

#6B000C

#6B5F00

Tetradic

#00416A

#5F006B

#6B2900

#0C6B00

Monochromatic

#00101A

#00131F

#00416A

#0071B8

#059FFF

Rectangle

#00416A

#29006B

#6B2900

#426B00

Compound

#00416A

#000C6B

#6B2900

#6B5F00

Variations

Lighter

#0074BC

#1F9EED

#87C4EA

Darker

#003556

#00243B

#001522

Saturation

#253946

#00426B

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

10.69:1

AAA

vs Black

1.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#00416A

#233B6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00416A

#3B3B66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00416A

#004942

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Dark 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

#3F5D6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00416A

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D628F

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#532509

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: #00416A;

CSS — background

background-color: #00416A;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-imperial-blue: #00416A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-imperial-blue': '#00416A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00416A] text-[#00416A]

SCSS

$dark-imperial-blue: #00416A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00416A?

#00416A is Dark Imperial Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #00416A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Imperial Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Imperial Blue?

Dark 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 Dark Imperial Blue?

You can download Dark 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 Dark Imperial Blue?

The hex code is #00416A. In RGB it's 0, 65, 106, and in HSL it's 203°, 100%, 21%.

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