BLUES

Twilight Chimes

#264968

RGB 38, 73, 104 · HSL 208°, 46%, 28% · CMYK 63, 30, 0, 59

Twilight Chimes is #264968 in HEX — rgb(38, 73, 104), hsl(208°, 46%, 28%), cmyk(63%, 30%, 0%, 59%).

Twilight Chimes pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 46%, 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#264968

RGB38, 73, 104

HSL208°, 46%, 28%

HSV208°, 63%, 41%

CMYK63, 30, 0, 59

Decimal2509160

CSS RGBrgb(38, 73, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 46%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Twilight Chimes 560F-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Champion 2061-20

ΔE 2 · #274965

Vista Paint

Prairie Night K-136

ΔE 2 · #244667

Dulux

Superstar S36F9

ΔE 2 · #1C4969

PPG

Celestial Blue 1156-7

ΔE 2.7 · #2C4D69

Sherwin-Williams

Commodore SW6524

ΔE 2.9 · #25476A

Kilz

Fountain Pen RC100-02

ΔE 3.9 · #354A67

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 5 · #3A5170

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Earth DE5853

ΔE 5.9 · #375673

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Peace 592

ΔE 5.9 · #3A4A64

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 7.3 · #334059

Valspar

Indigo Cloth 4009-7

ΔE 7.6 · #3D5872

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 9.5 · #1D375C

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 10.4 · #1B5583

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 14.1 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 15.5 · #485761

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

#264968

#684527

Analogous

#276866

#264968

#272968

Triadic

#264968

#68274A

#4A6827

Split-Complementary

#264968

#682729

#686627

Tetradic

#264968

#662768

#684527

#296827

Monochromatic

#070D13

#122230

#264968

#3B71A0

#6397C5

Rectangle

#264968

#452768

#684527

#4A6827

Compound

#264968

#272968

#684527

#686627

Variations

Lighter

#3A6F9E

#6694BC

#AAC0D3

Darker

#1E3B55

#13293B

#0B1823

Saturation

#3E4851

#274A68

#134B7C

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

9.39:1

AAA

vs Black

2.24:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#264968

#354469

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#264968

#444465

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#264968

#214E4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Twilight Chimes 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

#5C6369

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#264968

Daylight 5500K

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

#49688D

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.

#543B25

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: #264968;

CSS — background

background-color: #264968;

CSS Variable

--color-twilight-chimes: #264968;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'twilight-chimes': '#264968' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#264968] text-[#264968]

SCSS

$twilight-chimes: #264968;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #264968?

#264968 is Twilight Chimes, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #264968 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Twilight Chimes?

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

What colors pair well with Twilight Chimes?

Twilight Chimes 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 Chimes?

You can download Twilight Chimes 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 Chimes?

The hex code is #264968. In RGB it's 38, 73, 104, and in HSL it's 208°, 46%, 28%.

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