BLUES

Anchors Aweigh

#2B3441

RGB 43, 52, 65 · HSL 215°, 20%, 21% · CMYK 34, 20, 0, 75

Anchors Aweigh is #2B3441 in HEX — rgb(43, 52, 65), hsl(215°, 20%, 21%), cmyk(34%, 20%, 0%, 75%).

Anchors Aweigh pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 215°, 20%, 21%. 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#2B3441

RGB43, 52, 65

HSL215°, 20%, 21%

HSV215°, 34%, 25%

CMYK34, 20, 0, 75

Decimal2831425

CSS RGBrgb(43, 52, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(215, 20%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Anchors Aweigh SW9179

Exact match

Dulux

Pacific Line S41B9

ΔE 1.1 · #2D3644

Behr

Sorcerer 760F-7

ΔE 1.7 · #2B3645

Vista Paint

In the Navy K-800

ΔE 3.7 · #313B45

Benjamin Moore

Polo 2062-10

ΔE 4.2 · #333B44

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 4.8 · #2F353B

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 5.3 · #343B4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 6.2 · #38393F

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 6.5 · #3E3B46

PPG

Wright Midnight FLLW36

ΔE 7.8 · #404149

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 8.3 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 8.3 · #313536

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 8.6 · #3C4348

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.4 · #334059

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 10.7 · #3B3938

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 15.7 · #392A27

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

#2B3441

#40372B

Analogous

#2B3E40

#2B3441

#2D2B40

Triadic

#2B3441

#402B34

#34402B

Split-Complementary

#2B3441

#402D2B

#3E402B

Tetradic

#2B3441

#402B3E

#40372B

#2B402D

Monochromatic

#0A0C0F

#0C0F12

#2B3441

#49596E

#697E9B

Rectangle

#2B3441

#372B40

#40372B

#34402B

Compound

#2B3441

#2D2B40

#40372B

#3E402B

Variations

Lighter

#4B5B71

#72839B

#AFB7C2

Darker

#222934

#171C24

#0D1015

Saturation

#323539

#2B3440

#153056

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

12.57:1

AAA

vs Black

1.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2B3441

#2E3341

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B3441

#33333F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B3441

#2A3634

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Anchors Aweigh 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

#60544C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B3441

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D5970

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#393022

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: #2B3441;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B3441;

CSS Variable

--color-anchors-aweigh: #2B3441;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'anchors-aweigh': '#2B3441' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B3441] text-[#2B3441]

SCSS

$anchors-aweigh: #2B3441;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B3441?

#2B3441 is Anchors Aweigh, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2B3441 warm or cool?

Anchors Aweigh reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Anchors Aweigh?

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

What colors pair well with Anchors Aweigh?

Anchors Aweigh 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 Anchors Aweigh?

You can download Anchors Aweigh 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 Anchors Aweigh?

The hex code is #2B3441. In RGB it's 43, 52, 65, and in HSL it's 215°, 20%, 21%.

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