BLUES
Depths of the Nile
#253F4E
Depths of the Nile is #253F4E in HEX — rgb(37, 63, 78), hsl(202°, 36%, 23%), cmyk(53%, 19%, 0%, 69%).
Depths of the Nile pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 36%, 23%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Dulux
Harpoon S36C9
Benjamin Moore
Twilight 2058-10
Behr
Ink Black N490-7
Sherwin-Williams
Naval SW6244
PPG
Sailor's Coat 1153-7
Vista Paint
Sophisticated Teal K-1249
Dunn-Edwards
Deep Ocean DEA135
Hallman-Lindsay
Star-studded 620
RAL
Ocean Blue 5020
Valspar
Indigo Streamer 4010-4
Farrow & Ball
Hague Blue 30
Kobra
Blue 31
Kilz
Prussian Blue RD100-02
Colorhouse
Metal .06 Metal-06
IKEA
IKEA163 163
Dutch Boy
Royal Blue D-6740
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
4/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Focused · Cooling
Depths of the Nile 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
Paint Info
Brand · Product Line
Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)
Recommended Finishes
Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)
Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.
Best Surfaces
Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins
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
Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #253F4E?
#253F4E is Depths of the Nile, a deep blue with a cool undertone.
Is #253F4E warm or cool?
Depths of the Nile reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Depths of the Nile?
Depths of the Nile works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.
What colors pair well with Depths of the Nile?
Depths of the Nile 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 Depths of the Nile?
You can download Depths of the Nile 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 Depths of the Nile?
The hex code is #253F4E. In RGB it's 37, 63, 78, and in HSL it's 202°, 36%, 23%.
