BLUES

Twilight

#264556

RGB 38, 69, 86 · HSL 201°, 39%, 24% · CMYK 56, 20, 0, 66

Twilight is #264556 in HEX — rgb(38, 69, 86), hsl(201°, 39%, 24%), cmyk(56%, 20%, 0%, 66%).

Twilight pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 39%, 24%. 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

HEX#264556

RGB38, 69, 86

HSL201°, 39%, 24%

HSV201°, 56%, 34%

CMYK56, 20, 0, 66

Decimal2508118

CSS RGBrgb(38, 69, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 39%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2058-10

Exact match

Dulux

Reef Resort S35D9

ΔE 1.4 · #274355

Sherwin-Williams

Rainstorm SW6230

ΔE 3 · #244653

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Ocean DEA135

ΔE 3.2 · #2A4B5F

Behr

New Navy Blue BXC-26

ΔE 3.6 · #264156

Vista Paint

Night Edition K-184

ΔE 3.8 · #1B485D

PPG

Sailor's Coat 1153-7

ΔE 4.2 · #334B58

Valspar

Boisterous Blue 4009-6

ΔE 5.9 · #375264

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 7.2 · #32425A

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 7.8 · #3D4E57

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8.6 · #334059

Kilz

Prussian Blue RD100-02

ΔE 8.8 · #444D5A

RAL

Ocean Blue 5020

ΔE 9.4 · #1D334A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10.7 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 11.3 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 15.6 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#264556

#553625

Analogous

#25554E

#264556

#252C55

Triadic

#264556

#552544

#445525

Split-Complementary

#264556

#55252C

#554E25

Tetradic

#264556

#4E2555

#553625

#2C5525

Monochromatic

#080E12

#0E1A20

#264556

#3D6F8A

#5C97B7

Rectangle

#264556

#362555

#553625

#445525

Compound

#264556

#252C55

#553625

#554E25

Variations

Lighter

#3D708B

#6496B1

#A9C1CE

Darker

#1D3745

#132630

#0B161C

Saturation

#363F44

#254455

#134A68

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

10.15:1

AAA

vs Black

2.07:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#264556

#363E57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#264556

#414154

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#264556

#244845

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Twilight 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

#5C605C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#264556

Daylight 5500K

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

#496580

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.

#452F23

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 / 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

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: #264556;

CSS — background

background-color: #264556;

CSS Variable

--color-twilight: #264556;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'twilight': '#264556' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#264556] text-[#264556]

SCSS

$twilight: #264556;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #264556?

#264556 is Twilight, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #264556 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Twilight?

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

What colors pair well with Twilight?

Twilight 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 Twilight?

You can download Twilight 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 Twilight?

The hex code is #264556. In RGB it's 38, 69, 86, and in HSL it's 201°, 39%, 24%.

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