BLUES

Bold

#2C3659

RGB 44, 54, 89 · HSL 227°, 34%, 26% · CMYK 51, 39, 0, 65

Bold is #2C3659 in HEX — rgb(44, 54, 89), hsl(227°, 34%, 26%), cmyk(51%, 39%, 0%, 65%).

Bold pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 227°, 34%, 26%. 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#2C3659

RGB44, 54, 89

HSL227°, 34%, 26%

HSV227°, 51%, 35%

CMYK51, 39, 0, 65

Decimal2897497

CSS RGBrgb(44, 54, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(227, 34%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bold 2064-10

Exact match

Dulux

Royal Sash S42G9

ΔE 2.1 · #263256

Behr

Dark Navy S530-7

ΔE 3.9 · #273B62

Vista Paint

Newport Indigo C-1378

ΔE 4.1 · #363F63

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 4.3 · #1D375C

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 4.5 · #3A3B5B

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 5.2 · #2A2E4B

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 5.4 · #3B3C5A

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 7.7 · #3A405A

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 8 · #313048

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 8.2 · #313D6C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8.3 · #334059

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 10 · #49456F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 12.4 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 18.5 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 19.3 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#2C3659

#594F2C

Analogous

#2C4C59

#2C3659

#392C59

Triadic

#2C3659

#592C36

#36592C

Split-Complementary

#2C3659

#59392C

#4C592C

Tetradic

#2C3659

#592C4C

#594F2C

#2C5939

Monochromatic

#080A11

#131726

#2C3659

#45548C

#6979B5

Rectangle

#2C3659

#4F2C59

#594F2C

#36592C

Compound

#2C3659

#392C59

#594F2C

#4C592C

Variations

Lighter

#45548B

#6D7BAF

#ADB4CD

Darker

#222A48

#171D32

#0D111E

Saturation

#3C3E49

#2C3659

#16296F

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

11.80:1

AAA

vs Black

1.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2C3659

#293759

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C3659

#343455

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C3659

#273D38

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bold 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

#60555E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C3659

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E5A82

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.

#494228

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: #2C3659;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C3659;

CSS Variable

--color-bold: #2C3659;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bold': '#2C3659' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C3659] text-[#2C3659]

SCSS

$bold: #2C3659;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C3659?

#2C3659 is Bold, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2C3659 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bold?

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

What colors pair well with Bold?

Bold 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 Bold?

You can download Bold 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 Bold?

The hex code is #2C3659. In RGB it's 44, 54, 89, and in HSL it's 227°, 34%, 26%.

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