BLUES

Deep Breath

#24546A

RGB 36, 84, 106 · HSL 199°, 49%, 28% · CMYK 66, 21, 0, 58

Deep Breath is #24546A in HEX — rgb(36, 84, 106), hsl(199°, 49%, 28%), cmyk(66%, 21%, 0%, 58%).

Deep Breath pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 49%, 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#24546A

RGB36, 84, 106

HSL199°, 49%, 28%

HSV199°, 66%, 42%

CMYK66, 21, 0, 58

Decimal2380906

CSS RGBrgb(36, 84, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 49%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Deep Breath S460-7

Exact match

Dulux

Diver Lady S35D8

ΔE 1.6 · #27566E

Dunn-Edwards

Navy Teal DE5832

ΔE 1.8 · #20576E

PPG

Plymouth Blue 13-27

ΔE 1.9 · #295266

Benjamin Moore

Slate 2058-20

ΔE 2.2 · #19556B

Vista Paint

Teal Shadow K-1247

ΔE 2.8 · #21526C

Sherwin-Williams

Endless Sea SW9150

ΔE 3.1 · #32586E

Valspar

Boisterous Blue 4009-6

ΔE 5.5 · #375264

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 5.8 · #025669

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Of The Night 655

ΔE 6.1 · #295776

Kilz

Harborside RD120-02

ΔE 6.8 · #36637D

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.7 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 11.1 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 11.6 · #485761

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 12.6 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 12.7 · #4C6A74

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

#24546A

#6A3B24

Analogous

#246A5E

#24546A

#24316A

Triadic

#24546A

#6A2454

#546A24

Split-Complementary

#24546A

#6A2431

#6A5E24

Tetradic

#24546A

#5E246A

#6A3B24

#316A24

Monochromatic

#070F13

#112731

#24546A

#3881A3

#5FA7C8

Rectangle

#24546A

#3B246A

#6A3B24

#546A24

Compound

#24546A

#24316A

#6A3B24

#6A5E24

Variations

Lighter

#3780A1

#63A2BF

#A9C7D5

Darker

#1C4457

#122F3C

#0A1C24

Saturation

#3D4B52

#24546A

#125B7D

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

8.23:1

AAA

vs Black

2.55:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#24546A

#3F4B6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#24546A

#4E4E67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#24546A

#215754

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Deep Breath 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

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How it looks under different light

#5A6C6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#24546A

Daylight 5500K

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

#48718F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#563323

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: #24546A;

CSS — background

background-color: #24546A;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-breath: #24546A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-breath': '#24546A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#24546A] text-[#24546A]

SCSS

$deep-breath: #24546A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #24546A?

#24546A is Deep Breath, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #24546A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Breath?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Breath?

Deep Breath 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 Deep Breath?

You can download Deep Breath 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 Deep Breath?

The hex code is #24546A. In RGB it's 36, 84, 106, and in HSL it's 199°, 49%, 28%.

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