BLUES

Snap-Shot

#2A3F52

RGB 42, 63, 82 · HSL 209°, 32%, 24% · CMYK 49, 23, 0, 68

Snap-Shot is #2A3F52 in HEX — rgb(42, 63, 82), hsl(209°, 32%, 24%), cmyk(49%, 23%, 0%, 68%).

Snap-Shot pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 209°, 32%, 24%. 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#2A3F52
RGB42, 63, 82
HSL209°, 32%, 24%
HSV209°, 49%, 32%
CMYK49, 23, 0, 68
Decimal2768722
CSS RGBrgb(42, 63, 82)
CSS HSLhsl(209, 32%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Snap-Shot S37D9

Exact match

Behr

New Navy Blue BXC-26

ΔE 2.1 · #264156

Benjamin Moore

North CC-932

ΔE 2.2 · #2C3C4D

Sherwin-Williams

Naval SW6244

ΔE 3.3 · #2F3D4C

Vista Paint

Blazer Blue K-152

ΔE 4.1 · #243A52

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 4.3 · #32425A

Dunn-Edwards

Black River Falls DEA189

ΔE 4.5 · #343E54

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 5.2 · #334059

RAL

Ocean Blue 5020

ΔE 6.1 · #1D334A

PPG

Sailor's Coat 1153-7

ΔE 6.6 · #334B58

Valspar

Indigo Streamer 4010-4

ΔE 7.3 · #404C5B

Kilz

Fountain Pen RC100-02

ΔE 8.1 · #354A67

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 9.3 · #3D4E57

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.8 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 12.2 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 12.8 · #1D375C

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

#2A3F52
#513D2A

Analogous

#2A5150
#2A3F52
#2A2A51

Triadic

#2A3F52
#512A3E
#3E512A

Split-Complementary

#2A3F52
#512A2A
#51502A

Tetradic

#2A3F52
#502A51
#513D2A
#2A512A

Monochromatic

#090D11
#10171E
#2A3F52
#446583
#648BAF

Rectangle

#2A3F52
#3D2A51
#513D2A
#3E512A

Compound

#2A3F52
#2A2A51
#513D2A
#51502A

Variations

Lighter

#446584
#6B8CAA
#ACBCCA

Darker

#213241
#16222E
#0C141B

Saturation

#373D43
#2A3E51
#153F66

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

10.87:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2A3F52
#333B52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A3F52
#3C3C50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A3F52
#28423F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Snap-Shot 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

#5F5C59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A3F52

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C617D

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.

#423426

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: #2A3F52;
CSS — background 
background-color: #2A3F52;
CSS Variable 
--color-snap-shot: #2A3F52;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'snap-shot': '#2A3F52' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#2A3F52] text-[#2A3F52]
SCSS 
$snap-shot: #2A3F52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A3F52?

#2A3F52 is Snap-Shot, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2A3F52 warm or cool?

Snap-Shot reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Snap-Shot?

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

What colors pair well with Snap-Shot?

Snap-Shot 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 Snap-Shot?

You can download Snap-Shot 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 Snap-Shot?

The hex code is #2A3F52. In RGB it's 42, 63, 82, and in HSL it's 209°, 32%, 24%.

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