BLUES

Sapphire Earrings

#284B75

RGB 40, 75, 117 · HSL 213°, 49%, 31% · CMYK 66, 36, 0, 54

Sapphire Earrings is #284B75 in HEX — rgb(40, 75, 117), hsl(213°, 49%, 31%), cmyk(66%, 36%, 0%, 54%).

Sapphire Earrings pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 213°, 49%, 31%. 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#284B75

RGB40, 75, 117

HSL213°, 49%, 31%

HSV213°, 66%, 46%

CMYK66, 36, 0, 54

Decimal2640757

CSS RGBrgb(40, 75, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(213, 49%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Slumber DE5860

ΔE 2.5 · #2D517C

Sherwin-Williams

Indigo SW6531

ΔE 2.6 · #284A70

Kilz

Indigo RH220

ΔE 2.7 · #314973

Vista Paint

Inky Sea K-1244

ΔE 2.7 · #274B71

Dulux

High Alter S39E8

ΔE 2.9 · #33517B

PPG

Hacienda Talavera 17-03

ΔE 3 · #314A76

Behr

Inked M510-7

ΔE 3.1 · #234673

Benjamin Moore

Downpour 2063-20

ΔE 4.7 · #26476A

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 5.7 · #1B5583

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 6 · #195584

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 7.7 · #003B67

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 7.7 · #465380

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 7.9 · #3A5170

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Spray 662

ΔE 8.5 · #005379

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17.7 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 20.1 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#284B75

#765328

Analogous

#287276

#284B75

#2C2876

Triadic

#284B75

#76284B

#4B7628

Split-Complementary

#284B75

#762C28

#727628

Tetradic

#284B75

#762872

#765328

#28762C

Monochromatic

#070C13

#15273D

#284B75

#3C70AF

#6B97CC

Rectangle

#284B75

#532876

#765328

#4B7628

Compound

#284B75

#2C2876

#765328

#727628

Variations

Lighter

#3A6DAA

#6991C1

#ACBFD7

Darker

#1F3C60

#142943

#0B1828

Saturation

#434E5B

#284B76

#14498A

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

8.92:1

AAA

vs Black

2.35:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#284B75

#334776

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#284B75

#464671

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#284B75

#20534D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Sapphire Earrings 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#5D6573

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#284B75

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B6A97

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.

#5F4627

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: #284B75;

CSS — background

background-color: #284B75;

CSS Variable

--color-sapphire-earrings: #284B75;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sapphire-earrings': '#284B75' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#284B75] text-[#284B75]

SCSS

$sapphire-earrings: #284B75;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #284B75?

#284B75 is Sapphire Earrings, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #284B75 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sapphire Earrings?

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

What colors pair well with Sapphire Earrings?

Sapphire Earrings 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 Sapphire Earrings?

You can download Sapphire Earrings 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 Sapphire Earrings?

The hex code is #284B75. In RGB it's 40, 75, 117, and in HSL it's 213°, 49%, 31%.

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