BLUES

Fist of the North Star

#225599

RGB 34, 85, 153 · HSL 214°, 64%, 37% · CMYK 78, 44, 0, 40

Fist of the North Star is #225599 in HEX — rgb(34, 85, 153), hsl(214°, 64%, 37%), cmyk(78%, 44%, 0%, 40%).

Fist of the North Star pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 64%, 37%. 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#225599

RGB34, 85, 153

HSL214°, 64%, 37%

HSV214°, 78%, 60%

CMYK78, 44, 0, 40

Decimal2250137

CSS RGBrgb(34, 85, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 64%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Chip DE5867

ΔE 1.3 · #1D5699

Dulux

Summer Waters S39H8 · SB8E8

ΔE 1.8 · #215799

PPG

Florentine Lapis 1244-7

ΔE 2.7 · #1C5798

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2066-20

ΔE 3.3 · #014F94

Hallman-Lindsay

Dancing Sea 641

ΔE 3.4 · #1C4D8F

Behr

Sapphire Sparkle S-H-550

ΔE 4.3 · #0D5AA4

Vista Paint

Dancing Sea C-640

ΔE 4.6 · #224B8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 6.5 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 6.8 · #1F4992

Valspar

Deep Space 4008-8C

ΔE 8.4 · #38619B

Sherwin-Williams

Frank Blue SW6967

ΔE 8.8 · #225288

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 9.4 · #285489

RAL

Sky Blue 5015

ΔE 12.6 · #2271B3

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 12.9 · #4A72B0

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 14.1 · #195584

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 25.3 · #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

#225599

#9B6622

Analogous

#22939B

#225599

#2A229B

Triadic

#225599

#9B2256

#569B22

Split-Complementary

#225599

#9B2A22

#939B22

Tetradic

#225599

#9B2293

#9B6622

#229B2A

Monochromatic

#06101D

#14335C

#225599

#367AD3

#75A4E1

Rectangle

#225599

#66229B

#9B6622

#569B22

Compound

#225599

#2A229B

#9B6622

#939B22

Variations

Lighter

#2E74CF

#6A98D3

#AEC3E0

Darker

#19457E

#0F2F58

#081B34

Saturation

#4C5C70

#22569B

#1154AC

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

7.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#225599

#2B539A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#225599

#4F4F92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#225599

#006359

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Fist of the North Star 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

#596C8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#225599

Daylight 5500K

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

#4671B2

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.

#7C5625

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: #225599;

CSS — background

background-color: #225599;

CSS Variable

--color-fist-of-the-north-star: #225599;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fist-of-the-north-star': '#225599' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#225599] text-[#225599]

SCSS

$fist-of-the-north-star: #225599;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #225599?

#225599 is Fist of the North Star, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #225599 warm or cool?

Fist of the North Star reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fist of the North Star?

Fist of the North Star works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Fist of the North Star?

Fist of the North Star 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 Fist of the North Star?

You can download Fist of the North Star 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 Fist of the North Star?

The hex code is #225599. In RGB it's 34, 85, 153, and in HSL it's 214°, 64%, 37%.

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