BLUES

The Blues Brothers

#214DAA

RGB 33, 77, 170 · HSL 221°, 67%, 40% · CMYK 81, 55, 0, 33

The Blues Brothers is #214DAA in HEX — rgb(33, 77, 170), hsl(221°, 67%, 40%), cmyk(81%, 55%, 0%, 33%).

The Blues Brothers pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 221°, 67%, 40%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#214DAA
RGB33, 77, 170
HSL221°, 67%, 40%
HSV221°, 81%, 67%
CMYK81, 55, 0, 33
Decimal2182570
CSS RGBrgb(33, 77, 170)
CSS HSLhsl(221, 67%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Blueberry Twist S-H-570

ΔE 3.9 · #0945A4

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 8.6 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 12.3 · #1F4992

Vista Paint

Dancing Sea C-640

ΔE 15.6 · #224B8F

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 16 · #445397

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2066-20

ΔE 16.5 · #014F94

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 17 · #324A8B

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Sapphire DEA137

ΔE 18.1 · #1D4E8F

Dulux

Mondrian Blue S39H9

ΔE 18.2 · #0F4B8C

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 20.2 · #1E2D6E

Valspar

Twinkle Night 4004-8C

ΔE 23.7 · #5A65A1

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 25.1 · #3C4C80

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 25.5 · #776BAB

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 25.9 · #4B568A

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 26 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 40 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#214DAA
#AA7F22

Analogous

#2291AA
#214DAA
#3B22AA

Triadic

#214DAA
#AA224D
#4DAA22

Split-Complementary

#214DAA
#AA3B22
#91AA22

Tetradic

#214DAA
#AA2291
#AA7F22
#22AA3B

Monochromatic

#08132B
#15306A
#214DAA
#3F70D9
#7FA0E6

Rectangle

#214DAA
#7F22AA
#AA7F22
#4DAA22

Compound

#214DAA
#3B22AA
#AA7F22
#91AA22

Variations

Lighter

#3367D7
#6F90D7
#B0C0E3

Darker

#183D8B
#0F2961
#07173A

Saturation

#515E7B
#224DAA
#1147BB

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)

Aa

vs White

7.76:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#214DAA
#0052AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#214DAA
#4848A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#214DAA
#006355

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

The Blues Brothers 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

#58669B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#214DAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#456BBF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EAED

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.

#886925

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

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: #214DAA;
CSS — background 
background-color: #214DAA;
CSS Variable 
--color-the-blues-brothers: #214DAA;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'the-blues-brothers': '#214DAA' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#214DAA] text-[#214DAA]
SCSS 
$the-blues-brothers: #214DAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #214DAA?

#214DAA is The Blues Brothers, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #214DAA warm or cool?

The Blues Brothers reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with The Blues Brothers?

The Blues Brothers works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with The Blues Brothers?

The Blues Brothers 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 The Blues Brothers?

You can download The Blues Brothers 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 The Blues Brothers?

The hex code is #214DAA. In RGB it's 33, 77, 170, and in HSL it's 221°, 67%, 40%.

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