BLUES

Blue Pencil

#2200FF

RGB 34, 0, 255 · HSL 248°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 87, 100, 0, 0

Blue Pencil is #2200FF in HEX — rgb(34, 0, 255), hsl(248°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(87%, 100%, 0%, 0%).

Blue Pencil pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 248°, 100%, 50%. 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#2200FF

RGB34, 0, 255

HSL248°, 100%, 50%

HSV248°, 100%, 100%

CMYK87, 100, 0, 0

Decimal2228479

CSS RGBrgb(34, 0, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(248, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

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ΔE 42.1 · #2A3DD6

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 83.9 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 91 · #1F4992

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 91.7 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 92.7 · #50498A

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 93.5 · #445397

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 94.2 · #845998

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 95 · #324A8B

Dulux

Purple Geisha SB8G7

ΔE 95.5 · #54518F

Benjamin Moore

Scandinavian 2068-30

ΔE 95.5 · #4F4F8D

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 96.5 · #776BAB

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 98.1 · #815A92

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 100.5 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 101.7 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 102.8 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 116.1 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#2200FF

#DDFF00

Analogous

#005EFF

#2200FF

#A200FF

Triadic

#2200FF

#FF2200

#00FF22

Split-Complementary

#2200FF

#FFA200

#5EFF00

Tetradic

#2200FF

#FF005D

#DDFF00

#00FFA2

Monochromatic

#0E0066

#1800B3

#2200FF

#644DFF

#A799FF

Rectangle

#2200FF

#FF00DD

#DDFF00

#00FF22

Compound

#2200FF

#A200FF

#DDFF00

#5EFF00

Variations

Lighter

#4E33FF

#8371F4

#BBB3F2

Darker

#1B00CC

#13008C

#0B0052

Saturation

#6359A6

#2200FF

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

8.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2200FF

#0057FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2200FF

#0909F0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2200FF

#006F46

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Pencil 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

#592DDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2200FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#4632FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E7EE

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.

#ACC316

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #2200FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #2200FF;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-pencil: #2200FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-pencil': '#2200FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2200FF] text-[#2200FF]

SCSS

$blue-pencil: #2200FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2200FF?

#2200FF is Blue Pencil, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2200FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Pencil?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Pencil?

Blue Pencil 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 Blue Pencil?

You can download Blue Pencil 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 Blue Pencil?

The hex code is #2200FF. In RGB it's 34, 0, 255, and in HSL it's 248°, 100%, 50%.

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