BLUES

After Work Blue

#24246D

RGB 36, 36, 109 · HSL 240°, 50%, 28% · CMYK 67, 67, 0, 57

After Work Blue is #24246D in HEX — rgb(36, 36, 109), hsl(240°, 50%, 28%), cmyk(67%, 67%, 0%, 57%).

After Work Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 240°, 50%, 28%. 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#24246D

RGB36, 36, 109

HSL240°, 50%, 28%

HSV240°, 67%, 43%

CMYK67, 67, 0, 57

Decimal2368621

CSS RGBrgb(36, 36, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 50%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Berry Charm S-H-650

ΔE 5.1 · #322F7A

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 7.8 · #1E2D6E

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 12.7 · #243F90

Vista Paint

Evening Magic K-96

ΔE 14 · #343C79

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 15.4 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 17.3 · #354079

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 17.8 · #1F4992

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 19.1 · #4D4985

Dunn-Edwards

Indigo Night DEA138

ΔE 19.5 · #324680

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 21.1 · #445397

Sherwin-Williams

Valiant Violet SW6818

ΔE 23.3 · #3E4371

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 23.5 · #484E83

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 24.6 · #604C7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 30.2 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 35.4 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 41.7 · #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

#24246D

#6B6B24

Analogous

#24476B

#24246D

#47246B

Triadic

#24246D

#6B2424

#246B24

Split-Complementary

#24246D

#6B4724

#476B24

Tetradic

#24246D

#6B2447

#6B6B24

#246B47

Monochromatic

#060613

#111132

#24246D

#3737A4

#5E5EC9

Rectangle

#24246D

#6B246B

#6B6B24

#246B24

Compound

#24246D

#47246B

#6B6B24

#476B24

Variations

Lighter

#3636A2

#6262C0

#A8A8D5

Darker

#1B1B57

#12123D

#0A0A24

Saturation

#3D3D52

#24246B

#12127D

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

13.56:1

AAA

vs Black

1.55:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#24246D

#00306D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#24246D

#242467

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#24246D

#14382D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

After Work Blue 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

#5A486D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#24246D

Daylight 5500K

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

#484D91

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E9EC

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.

#565623

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: #24246D;

CSS — background

background-color: #24246D;

CSS Variable

--color-after-work-blue: #24246D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'after-work-blue': '#24246D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#24246D] text-[#24246D]

SCSS

$after-work-blue: #24246D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #24246D?

#24246D is After Work Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #24246D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with After Work Blue?

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

What colors pair well with After Work Blue?

After Work Blue 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 After Work Blue?

You can download After Work Blue 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 After Work Blue?

The hex code is #24246D. In RGB it's 36, 36, 109, and in HSL it's 240°, 50%, 28%.

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