BLUES

Black Forest Blue

#29485A

RGB 41, 72, 90 · HSL 202°, 37%, 26% · CMYK 54, 20, 0, 65

Black Forest Blue is #29485A in HEX — rgb(41, 72, 90), hsl(202°, 37%, 26%), cmyk(54%, 20%, 0%, 65%).

Black Forest Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 37%, 26%. 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#29485A
RGB41, 72, 90
HSL202°, 37%, 26%
HSV202°, 54%, 35%
CMYK54, 20, 0, 65
Decimal2705498
CSS RGBrgb(41, 72, 90)
CSS HSLhsl(202, 37%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2058-10

ΔE 1.5 · #264556

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Ocean DEA135

ΔE 1.8 · #2A4B5F

Dulux

Reef Resort S35D9

ΔE 2.2 · #274355

Vista Paint

Night Edition K-184

ΔE 3.5 · #1B485D

Behr

Midnight Blue N480-7

ΔE 3.5 · #354E61

Sherwin-Williams

Rainstorm SW6230

ΔE 3.8 · #244653

PPG

Sailor's Coat 1153-7

ΔE 3.9 · #334B58

Valspar

Boisterous Blue 4009-6

ΔE 4.6 · #375264

Hallman-Lindsay

Day Spa 634

ΔE 6.2 · #3D5463

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 7.5 · #3D4E57

Kilz

Saxophone Solo RC290-02

ΔE 7.6 · #3F556C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8.4 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9.9 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.1 · #3A5170

RAL

Ocean Blue 5020

ΔE 10.2 · #1D334A

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 15 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#29485A
#5B3C2A

Analogous

#2A5B54
#29485A
#2A305B

Triadic

#29485A
#5B2A49
#495B2A

Split-Complementary

#29485A
#5B2A30
#5B542A

Tetradic

#29485A
#542A5B
#5B3C2A
#305B2A

Monochromatic

#080E11
#121F26
#29485A
#42738F
#659AB8

Rectangle

#29485A
#3C2A5B
#5B3C2A
#495B2A

Compound

#29485A
#2A305B
#5B3C2A
#5B542A

Variations

Lighter

#42728F
#6A97B1
#ACC2CE

Darker

#203B4A
#162833
#0C181E

Saturation

#3B444A
#2A495B
#154E70

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)

Aa

vs White

9.68:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#29485A
#39425B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#29485A
#444458

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#29485A
#274B48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Black Forest 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
focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#5E635F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#29485A

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B6883

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.

#4A3427

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

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: #29485A;
CSS — background 
background-color: #29485A;
CSS Variable 
--color-black-forest-blue: #29485A;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'black-forest-blue': '#29485A' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#29485A] text-[#29485A]
SCSS 
$black-forest-blue: #29485A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #29485A?

#29485A is Black Forest Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #29485A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Forest Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Black Forest Blue?

Black Forest 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 Black Forest Blue?

You can download Black Forest 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 Black Forest Blue?

The hex code is #29485A. In RGB it's 41, 72, 90, and in HSL it's 202°, 37%, 26%.

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