BLUES

Inked

#234673

RGB 35, 70, 115 · HSL 214°, 53%, 29% · CMYK 70, 39, 0, 55

Inked is #234673 in HEX — rgb(35, 70, 115), hsl(214°, 53%, 29%), cmyk(70%, 39%, 0%, 55%).

Inked pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 53%, 29%. 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#234673

RGB35, 70, 115

HSL214°, 53%, 29%

HSV214°, 70%, 45%

CMYK70, 39, 0, 55

Decimal2311795

CSS RGBrgb(35, 70, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 53%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Inked M510-7

Exact match

Dulux

Cold Current S40F9

ΔE 0.5 · #234572

PPG

Dragonfly 1162-7

ΔE 3 · #314A76

Sherwin-Williams

Honorable Blue SW6811

ΔE 3 · #164576

Kilz

Indigo RH220

ΔE 3.3 · #314973

Benjamin Moore

Patriot 2064-20

ΔE 4 · #194B7D

Dunn-Edwards

Nautical DEA139

ΔE 4.7 · #2E4A7D

Vista Paint

Inky Sea K-1244

ΔE 5.4 · #274B71

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 5.7 · #003B67

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 7 · #313D6C

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 7.4 · #1B5583

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 7.4 · #195584

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 8.4 · #465380

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.6 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 17.9 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 20.1 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#234673

#714F23

Analogous

#236C71

#234673

#282371

Triadic

#234673

#712345

#457123

Split-Complementary

#234673

#712823

#6C7123

Tetradic

#234673

#71236C

#714F23

#237128

Monochromatic

#060C14

#112137

#234673

#3568AC

#5F8FCE

Rectangle

#234673

#4F2371

#714F23

#457123

Compound

#234673

#282371

#714F23

#6C7123

Variations

Lighter

#3466A9

#618CC3

#A8BCD7

Darker

#1A375C

#112640

#091626

Saturation

#3E4856

#234571

#114283

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

9.57:1

AAA

vs Black

2.20:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#234673

#2C4373

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#234673

#42426E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#234673

#184F48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Inked 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

#5A6171

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#234673

Daylight 5500K

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

#476696

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAED

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.

#5B4323

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: #234673;

CSS — background

background-color: #234673;

CSS Variable

--color-inked: #234673;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'inked': '#234673' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#234673] text-[#234673]

SCSS

$inked: #234673;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #234673?

#234673 is Inked, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #234673 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Inked?

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

What colors pair well with Inked?

Inked 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 Inked?

You can download Inked 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 Inked?

The hex code is #234673. In RGB it's 35, 70, 115, and in HSL it's 214°, 53%, 29%.

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