BLUES

Mazarine Blue

#2A407E

RGB 42, 64, 126 · HSL 224°, 50%, 33% · CMYK 67, 49, 0, 51

Mazarine Blue is #2A407E in HEX — rgb(42, 64, 126), hsl(224°, 50%, 33%), cmyk(67%, 49%, 0%, 51%).

Mazarine Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 224°, 50%, 33%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#2A407E

RGB42, 64, 126

HSL224°, 50%, 33%

HSV224°, 67%, 49%

CMYK67, 49, 0, 51

Decimal2769022

CSS RGBrgb(42, 64, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(224, 50%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Evening in Paris K-104

ΔE 1.6 · #254280

Behr

Elegant Navy M530-7

ΔE 3.1 · #2D437D

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 3.7 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 3.8 · #354079

Dunn-Edwards

Indigo Night DEA138

ΔE 3.9 · #324680

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 6.8 · #063971

Dulux

Mondrian Blue S39H9

ΔE 7.2 · #0F4B8C

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 7.6 · #1F4992

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 8.7 · #3C4C80

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 9 · #445397

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 9.6 · #484E83

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 12.1 · #243F90

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 12.2 · #4B568A

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 16.7 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 20.8 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 27.4 · #636E8F

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

#2A407E

#7E682A

Analogous

#2A6B7E

#2A407E

#3E2A7E

Triadic

#2A407E

#7E2A41

#417E2A

Split-Complementary

#2A407E

#7E3E2A

#6B7E2A

Tetradic

#2A407E

#7E2A6B

#7E682A

#2A7E3E

Monochromatic

#060A13

#172345

#2A407E

#3D5EB8

#718BD0

Rectangle

#2A407E

#682A7E

#7E682A

#417E2A

Compound

#2A407E

#3E2A7E

#7E682A

#6B7E2A

Variations

Lighter

#3B5BB1

#6D84C4

#AEB9D8

Darker

#203367

#152248

#0B142A

Saturation

#484E61

#2A417E

#153793

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

9.84:1

AAA

vs Black

2.13:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2A407E

#21437E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A407E

#3D3D78

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A407E

#1C4E45

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Mazarine 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

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How it looks under different light

#5F5D7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A407E

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C629E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#665629

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: #2A407E;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A407E;

CSS Variable

--color-mazarine-blue: #2A407E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mazarine-blue': '#2A407E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A407E] text-[#2A407E]

SCSS

$mazarine-blue: #2A407E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A407E?

#2A407E is Mazarine Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2A407E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mazarine Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Mazarine Blue?

Mazarine 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 Mazarine Blue?

You can download Mazarine 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 Mazarine Blue?

The hex code is #2A407E. In RGB it's 42, 64, 126, and in HSL it's 224°, 50%, 33%.

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