BLUES

Snorlax

#222277

RGB 34, 34, 119 · HSL 240°, 56%, 30% · CMYK 71, 71, 0, 53

Snorlax is #222277 in HEX — rgb(34, 34, 119), hsl(240°, 56%, 30%), cmyk(71%, 71%, 0%, 53%).

Snorlax pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 240°, 56%, 30%. 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#222277

RGB34, 34, 119

HSL240°, 56%, 30%

HSV240°, 71%, 47%

CMYK71, 71, 0, 53

Decimal2237047

CSS RGBrgb(34, 34, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 56%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Midnight Sky S-H-620

ΔE 7.3 · #1C2F80

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 14.1 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 14.7 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Evening Magic K-96

ΔE 20.2 · #343C79

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 21.3 · #1F4992

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 22 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 23.6 · #324A8B

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 24.3 · #4D4985

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 24.8 · #494D8B

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 25 · #445397

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 29.2 · #484E83

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 29.8 · #3C4C80

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 30 · #604C7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 34.2 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 39.3 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 47.4 · #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

#222277

#777722

Analogous

#224C77

#222277

#4C2277

Triadic

#222277

#772222

#227722

Split-Complementary

#222277

#774D22

#4D7722

Tetradic

#222277

#77224D

#777722

#22774D

Monochromatic

#060614

#11113C

#222277

#3232B3

#6060D2

Rectangle

#222277

#772277

#777722

#227722

Compound

#222277

#4C2277

#777722

#4D7722

Variations

Lighter

#3131AF

#6161C7

#A8A8D9

Darker

#191961

#101044

#090928

Saturation

#404059

#222277

#111188

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

13.43:1

AAA

vs Black

1.56:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#222277

#003177

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#222277

#222270

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#222277

#083A2D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Snorlax 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

#594674

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#222277

Daylight 5500K

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

#464B99

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E9ED

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.

#606022

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: #222277;

CSS — background

background-color: #222277;

CSS Variable

--color-snorlax: #222277;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'snorlax': '#222277' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#222277] text-[#222277]

SCSS

$snorlax: #222277;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #222277?

#222277 is Snorlax, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #222277 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Snorlax?

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

What colors pair well with Snorlax?

Snorlax 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 Snorlax?

You can download Snorlax 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 Snorlax?

The hex code is #222277. In RGB it's 34, 34, 119, and in HSL it's 240°, 56%, 30%.

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