BLUES

Blue Shade Wash

#293F54

RGB 41, 63, 84 · HSL 209°, 34%, 25% · CMYK 51, 25, 0, 67

Blue Shade Wash is #293F54 in HEX — rgb(41, 63, 84), hsl(209°, 34%, 25%), cmyk(51%, 25%, 0%, 67%).

Blue Shade Wash pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 209°, 34%, 25%. 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#293F54

RGB41, 63, 84

HSL209°, 34%, 25%

HSV209°, 51%, 33%

CMYK51, 25, 0, 67

Decimal2703188

CSS RGBrgb(41, 63, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(209, 34%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sharp Blue S38E9

ΔE 1.3 · #2B3E54

Behr

New Navy Blue BXC-26

ΔE 1.6 · #264156

Sherwin-Williams

Salty Dog SW9177

ΔE 2.5 · #234058

Vista Paint

Blazer Blue K-152

ΔE 3.1 · #243A52

Benjamin Moore

North CC-932

ΔE 3.2 · #2C3C4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 3.4 · #32425A

Dunn-Edwards

Black River Falls DEA189

ΔE 4.2 · #343E54

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 4.4 · #334059

RAL

Ocean Blue 5020

ΔE 5.6 · #1D334A

PPG

Blueberry Pie 1163-7

ΔE 6.7 · #314D67

Kilz

Fountain Pen RC100-02

ΔE 7.1 · #354A67

Valspar

Indigo Streamer 4010-4

ΔE 7.9 · #404C5B

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 10.3 · #3D4E57

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 11.6 · #1D375C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 12.9 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#293F54

#553F2A

Analogous

#2A5555

#293F54

#2A2B55

Triadic

#293F54

#552A40

#40552A

Split-Complementary

#293F54

#552A2B

#55552A

Tetradic

#293F54

#552A55

#553F2A

#2B552A

Monochromatic

#080D11

#111A22

#293F54

#436789

#658EB3

Rectangle

#293F54

#3F2A55

#553F2A

#40552A

Compound

#293F54

#2A2B55

#553F2A

#55552A

Variations

Lighter

#436789

#6B8DAD

#ACBDCC

Darker

#213445

#162330

#0C151C

Saturation

#394046

#2A4055

#15416A

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

10.86:1

AAA

vs Black

1.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#293F54

#323B54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#293F54

#3C3C52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#293F54

#27433F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Shade Wash 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

#5E5C5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#293F54

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B617E

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.

#463627

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: #293F54;

CSS — background

background-color: #293F54;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-shade-wash: #293F54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-shade-wash': '#293F54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#293F54] text-[#293F54]

SCSS

$blue-shade-wash: #293F54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #293F54?

#293F54 is Blue Shade Wash, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #293F54 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Shade Wash?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Shade Wash?

Blue Shade Wash 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 Shade Wash?

You can download Blue Shade Wash 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 Shade Wash?

The hex code is #293F54. In RGB it's 41, 63, 84, and in HSL it's 209°, 34%, 25%.

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