BLUES

Blue Tang

#2A4B6E

RGB 42, 75, 110 · HSL 211°, 45%, 30% · CMYK 62, 32, 0, 57

Blue Tang is #2A4B6E in HEX — rgb(42, 75, 110), hsl(211°, 45%, 30%), cmyk(62%, 32%, 0%, 57%).

Blue Tang pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 211°, 45%, 30%. 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#2A4B6E

RGB42, 75, 110

HSL211°, 45%, 30%

HSV211°, 62%, 43%

CMYK62, 32, 0, 57

Decimal2771822

CSS RGBrgb(42, 75, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(211, 45%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Blue Tang 10-32 · 1160-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Downpour 2063-20

ΔE 1.7 · #26476A

Sherwin-Williams

Commodore SW6524

ΔE 1.7 · #25476A

Vista Paint

Inky Sea K-1244

ΔE 1.9 · #274B71

Dulux

Lucidity S37G9

ΔE 2.7 · #1E4769

Behr

Twilight Chimes 560F-7

ΔE 2.9 · #264968

Kilz

Blue Uniform RC130-02

ΔE 4.3 · #3B4F6F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 4.5 · #3A5170

Dunn-Edwards

Slumber DE5860

ΔE 5.5 · #2D517C

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Of The Night 655

ΔE 6.7 · #295776

Valspar

Precious Sapphire 4010-7

ΔE 7.3 · #44597E

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 8.2 · #1B5583

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8.6 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 9.1 · #1D375C

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 15.3 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 17.2 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#2A4B6E

#6F4E2A

Analogous

#2A6E6F

#2A4B6E

#2B2A6F

Triadic

#2A4B6E

#6F2A4B

#4B6F2A

Split-Complementary

#2A4B6E

#6F2B2A

#6E6F2A

Tetradic

#2A4B6E

#6F2A6E

#6F4E2A

#2A6F2B

Monochromatic

#070D12

#152637

#2A4B6E

#3F71A6

#6B97C7

Rectangle

#2A4B6E

#4E2A6F

#6F4E2A

#4B6F2A

Compound

#2A4B6E

#2B2A6F

#6F4E2A

#6E6F2A

Variations

Lighter

#3E6FA3

#6B93BD

#ADC0D4

Darker

#203C5A

#15293F

#0C1825

Saturation

#424C57

#2A4B6F

#154B84

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

9.01:1

AAA

vs Black

2.33:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2A4B6E

#36466F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A4B6E

#47476A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A4B6E

#24514C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Tang 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

#5F656E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A4B6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C6A92

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.

#5A4228

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: #2A4B6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A4B6E;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-tang: #2A4B6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-tang': '#2A4B6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A4B6E] text-[#2A4B6E]

SCSS

$blue-tang: #2A4B6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A4B6E?

#2A4B6E is Blue Tang, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2A4B6E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Tang?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Tang?

Blue Tang 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 Blue Tang?

You can download Blue Tang 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 Blue Tang?

The hex code is #2A4B6E. In RGB it's 42, 75, 110, and in HSL it's 211°, 45%, 30%.

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