BLUES

Blue Lobelia

#28324D

RGB 40, 50, 77 · HSL 224°, 32%, 23% · CMYK 48, 35, 0, 70

Blue Lobelia is #28324D in HEX — rgb(40, 50, 77), hsl(224°, 32%, 23%), cmyk(48%, 35%, 0%, 70%).

Blue Lobelia pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 224°, 32%, 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

HEX#28324D

RGB40, 50, 77

HSL224°, 32%, 23%

HSV224°, 48%, 30%

CMYK48, 35, 0, 70

Decimal2634317

CSS RGBrgb(40, 50, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(224, 32%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Lobelia S41E9

Exact match

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 3.1 · #2A2E4B

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 4.3 · #313048

Benjamin Moore

Old 2063-10

ΔE 5.2 · #2F364A

Behr

Midnight Dream 570F-7

ΔE 5.4 · #1E3956

Vista Paint

Blazer Blue K-152

ΔE 5.6 · #243A52

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 6.4 · #3B3C5A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 6.4 · #334059

Dunn-Edwards

Black River Falls DEA189

ΔE 6.5 · #343E54

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 6.7 · #3A405A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 7.4 · #1D375C

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 7.5 · #32425A

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 12.5 · #3E3B46

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 13.4 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 16.7 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 17.7 · #313536

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#28324D

#4D4328

Analogous

#28454D

#28324D

#31284D

Triadic

#28324D

#4D2832

#324D28

Split-Complementary

#28324D

#4D3128

#454D28

Tetradic

#28324D

#4D2845

#4D4328

#284D31

Monochromatic

#090B11

#0E111B

#28324D

#425280

#6175AE

Rectangle

#28324D

#43284D

#4D4328

#324D28

Compound

#28324D

#31284D

#4D4328

#454D28

Variations

Lighter

#435381

#697AA9

#ABB3CA

Darker

#1F283F

#151B2C

#0C101A

Saturation

#353840

#28324D

#142961

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

12.70:1

AAA

vs Black

1.65:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#28324D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#28324D

#30304A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#28324D

#253734

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Lobelia 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

#5D5255

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#28324D

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B5779

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#3F3824

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: #28324D;

CSS — background

background-color: #28324D;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-lobelia: #28324D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-lobelia': '#28324D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#28324D] text-[#28324D]

SCSS

$blue-lobelia: #28324D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #28324D?

#28324D is Blue Lobelia, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #28324D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Lobelia?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Lobelia?

Blue Lobelia 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 Blue Lobelia?

You can download Blue Lobelia 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 Blue Lobelia?

The hex code is #28324D. In RGB it's 40, 50, 77, and in HSL it's 224°, 32%, 23%.

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