BLUES

Violet Blue

#2A2E4B

RGB 42, 46, 75 · HSL 233°, 28%, 23% · CMYK 44, 39, 0, 71

Violet Blue is #2A2E4B in HEX — rgb(42, 46, 75), hsl(233°, 28%, 23%), cmyk(44%, 39%, 0%, 71%).

Violet Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 233°, 28%, 23%. 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#2A2E4B
RGB42, 46, 75
HSL233°, 28%, 23%
HSV233°, 44%, 29%
CMYK44, 39, 0, 71
Decimal2764363
CSS RGBrgb(42, 46, 75)
CSS HSLhsl(233, 28%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

Exact match

Dulux

Indigo Sunset S43G9

ΔE 2 · #30304E

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 3.9 · #313048

Benjamin Moore

Bold 2064-10

ΔE 5.2 · #2C3659

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 6.4 · #3A3B5B

Behr

Deep Mulberry BXC-51

ΔE 6.6 · #3C395A

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 6.6 · #3B3C5A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 8 · #1D375C

Vista Paint

Royal Wave K-1242

ΔE 8 · #38405D

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 8.4 · #3A405A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8.8 · #334059

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 10.1 · #32425A

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 13.8 · #49456F

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 14.3 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 17.3 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 18.1 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#2A2E4B
#4B472A

Analogous

#2A3E4B
#2A2E4B
#372A4B

Triadic

#2A2E4B
#4B2A2E
#2E4B2A

Split-Complementary

#2A2E4B
#4B372A
#3E4B2A

Tetradic

#2A2E4B
#4B2A3E
#4B472A
#2A4B37

Monochromatic

#090A10
#0F101A
#2A2E4B
#464C7C
#666DA9

Rectangle

#2A2E4B
#472A4B
#4B472A
#2E4B2A

Compound

#2A2E4B
#372A4B
#4B472A
#3E4B2A

Variations

Lighter

#474D7D
#6D74A5
#ADB0C8

Darker

#21243D
#16192A
#0D0E19

Saturation

#363740
#2A2E4B
#151E60

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

13.20:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2A2E4B
#26304B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A2E4B
#2D2D48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A2E4B
#273430

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Violet 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

#5F4F53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A2E4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C5478

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#3E3B25

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

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: #2A2E4B;
CSS — background 
background-color: #2A2E4B;
CSS Variable 
--color-violet-blue: #2A2E4B;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'violet-blue': '#2A2E4B' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#2A2E4B] text-[#2A2E4B]
SCSS 
$violet-blue: #2A2E4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A2E4B?

#2A2E4B is Violet Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2A2E4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Blue?

Violet 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 Violet Blue?

You can download Violet 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 Violet Blue?

The hex code is #2A2E4B. In RGB it's 42, 46, 75, and in HSL it's 233°, 28%, 23%.

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