BLUES

Adept

#293947

RGB 41, 57, 71 · HSL 208°, 27%, 22% · CMYK 42, 20, 0, 72

Adept is #293947 in HEX — rgb(41, 57, 71), hsl(208°, 27%, 22%), cmyk(42%, 20%, 0%, 72%).

Adept pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 27%, 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#293947

RGB41, 57, 71

HSL208°, 27%, 22%

HSV208°, 42%, 28%

CMYK42, 20, 0, 72

Decimal2701639

CSS RGBrgb(41, 57, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 27%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Adept S36B9

ΔE 0.9 · #293A47

Sherwin-Williams

In the Navy SW9178

ΔE 2.1 · #283849

Behr

Sorcerer 760F-7

ΔE 2.3 · #2B3645

Benjamin Moore

North CC-932

ΔE 2.4 · #2C3C4D

Vista Paint

In the Navy K-800

ΔE 3.5 · #313B45

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 5.3 · #343B4E

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 6.4 · #2F353B

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 7.6 · #38393F

Valspar

Blue Coal 4011-3

ΔE 7.7 · #414450

PPG

Sailor's Coat 1153-7

ΔE 7.9 · #334B58

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 8.3 · #3C4348

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8.3 · #334059

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 9.6 · #313536

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 9.7 · #3D4E57

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 10 · #423A45

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 15.5 · #1D375C

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

#293947

#473729

Analogous

#294746

#293947

#292A47

Triadic

#293947

#472939

#394729

Split-Complementary

#293947

#47292A

#474629

Tetradic

#293947

#462947

#473729

#2A4729

Monochromatic

#090D10

#0D1217

#293947

#456078

#6487A6

Rectangle

#293947

#372947

#473729

#394729

Compound

#293947

#292A47

#473729

#474629

Variations

Lighter

#46627A

#6C89A3

#ACBAC7

Darker

#202E3A

#161F28

#0C1218

Saturation

#34383D

#293947

#143A5C

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

11.86:1

AAA

vs Black

1.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#293947

#303647

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#293947

#373745

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#293947

#283B39

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Adept 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

#5E5750

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#293947

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B5C75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#3C2F24

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: #293947;

CSS — background

background-color: #293947;

CSS Variable

--color-adept: #293947;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'adept': '#293947' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#293947] text-[#293947]

SCSS

$adept: #293947;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #293947?

#293947 is Adept, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #293947 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Adept?

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

What colors pair well with Adept?

Adept 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 Adept?

You can download Adept 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 Adept?

The hex code is #293947. In RGB it's 41, 57, 71, and in HSL it's 208°, 27%, 22%.

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