BLUES

Bakos Blue

#273F4B

RGB 39, 63, 75 · HSL 200°, 32%, 22% · CMYK 48, 16, 0, 71

Bakos Blue is #273F4B in HEX — rgb(39, 63, 75), hsl(200°, 32%, 22%), cmyk(48%, 16%, 0%, 71%).

Bakos Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 32%, 22%. 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#273F4B

RGB39, 63, 75

HSL200°, 32%, 22%

HSV200°, 48%, 29%

CMYK48, 16, 0, 71

Decimal2572107

CSS RGBrgb(39, 63, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 32%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bakos Blue S34B9

ΔE 0.9 · #27404B

Behr

Ink Black N490-7

ΔE 3.1 · #2F3E4A

Sherwin-Williams

Rainstorm SW6230

ΔE 3.9 · #244653

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2058-10

ΔE 4.3 · #264556

Vista Paint

Puerto Deseado K-160

ΔE 4.7 · #303D44

PPG

Sailor's Coat 1153-7

ΔE 5.3 · #334B58

RAL

Blue Green 6004

ΔE 6.9 · #1F3A3D

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Ocean DEA135

ΔE 7.3 · #2A4B5F

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 7.5 · #3D4E57

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 7.8 · #3C4348

Hallman-Lindsay

Atlantic Waves 473

ΔE 7.9 · #264243

Valspar

Royal Navy 4011-4

ΔE 7.9 · #414A55

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 9.9 · #3F4647

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.1 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 12.3 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 16.3 · #214136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#273F4B

#4A3226

Analogous

#264A44

#273F4B

#262C4A

Triadic

#273F4B

#4A263E

#3E4A26

Split-Complementary

#273F4B

#4A262C

#4A4426

Tetradic

#273F4B

#44264A

#4A3226

#2C4A26

Monochromatic

#090E11

#0C1418

#273F4B

#40687D

#5D92AC

Rectangle

#273F4B

#32264A

#4A3226

#3E4A26

Compound

#273F4B

#262C4A

#4A3226

#4A4426

Variations

Lighter

#416A7F

#6792A8

#AABFC9

Darker

#1E323C

#14222A

#0B1419

Saturation

#333A3D

#263E4A

#13445D

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

11.06:1

AAA

vs Black

1.90:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#273F4B

#34394C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#273F4B

#3C3C4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#273F4B

#26413F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bakos 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

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How it looks under different light

#5D5C53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#273F4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#4A6178

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.

#3D2B23

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: #273F4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #273F4B;

CSS Variable

--color-bakos-blue: #273F4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bakos-blue': '#273F4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#273F4B] text-[#273F4B]

SCSS

$bakos-blue: #273F4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #273F4B?

#273F4B is Bakos Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #273F4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bakos Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Bakos Blue?

Bakos 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 Bakos Blue?

You can download Bakos 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 Bakos Blue?

The hex code is #273F4B. In RGB it's 39, 63, 75, and in HSL it's 200°, 32%, 22%.

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