BLUES

Midnight Velvet

#2A2243

RGB 42, 34, 67 · HSL 255°, 33%, 20% · CMYK 37, 49, 0, 74

Midnight Velvet is #2A2243 in HEX — rgb(42, 34, 67), hsl(255°, 33%, 20%), cmyk(37%, 49%, 0%, 74%).

Midnight Velvet pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 255°, 33%, 20%. 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#2A2243

RGB42, 34, 67

HSL255°, 33%, 20%

HSV255°, 49%, 26%

CMYK37, 49, 0, 74

Decimal2761283

CSS RGBrgb(42, 34, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 33%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Cobalt Blue 5013

ΔE 5.6 · #1E213D

Dulux

Indigo Sunset S43G9

ΔE 7.1 · #30304E

Behr

Baritone 680F-7

ΔE 7.2 · #3C304F

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2067-10

ΔE 8.3 · #343457

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 9.3 · #313048

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 9.9 · #3E385A

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 11.4 · #3A3B5B

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 13.1 · #1D375C

Vista Paint

Newport Indigo C-1378

ΔE 13.4 · #363F63

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 14.8 · #3A405A

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 14.9 · #313D6C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 15.9 · #334059

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 16.2 · #49456F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 18.3 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 18.6 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 21 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2A2243

#3B4422

Analogous

#222B44

#2A2243

#3B2244

Triadic

#2A2243

#442B22

#22442B

Split-Complementary

#2A2243

#443B22

#2B4422

Tetradic

#2A2243

#44222B

#3B4422

#22443B

Monochromatic

#0B0911

#2A2243

#4B3C77

#6A55AA

Rectangle

#2A2243

#44223B

#3B4422

#22442B

Compound

#2A2243

#3B2244

#3B4422

#2B4422

Variations

Lighter

#4D3E7A

#7362A7

#AFA7C8

Darker

#221B37

#171226

#0D0A17

Saturation

#302E38

#2B2244

#221155

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

14.91:1

AAA

vs Black

1.41:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2A2243

#1E2943

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A2243

#232340

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A2243

#262925

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Midnight Velvet 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

#5F464D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A2243

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C4B72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#343B21

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: #2A2243;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A2243;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight-velvet: #2A2243;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight-velvet': '#2A2243' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A2243] text-[#2A2243]

SCSS

$midnight-velvet: #2A2243;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A2243?

#2A2243 is Midnight Velvet, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2A2243 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midnight Velvet?

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

What colors pair well with Midnight Velvet?

Midnight Velvet 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 Midnight Velvet?

You can download Midnight Velvet 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 Midnight Velvet?

The hex code is #2A2243. In RGB it's 42, 34, 67, and in HSL it's 255°, 33%, 20%.

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