BLUES

Flashy Sapphire

#2C538A

RGB 44, 83, 138 · HSL 215°, 52%, 36% · CMYK 68, 40, 0, 46

Flashy Sapphire is #2C538A in HEX — rgb(44, 83, 138), hsl(215°, 52%, 36%), cmyk(68%, 40%, 0%, 46%).

Flashy Sapphire pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 215°, 52%, 36%. 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#2C538A

RGB44, 83, 138

HSL215°, 52%, 36%

HSV215°, 68%, 54%

CMYK68, 40, 0, 46

Decimal2904970

CSS RGBrgb(44, 83, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(215, 52%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Regal Destiny S40G8

ΔE 0.4 · #2E538A

Sherwin-Williams

Frank Blue SW6967

ΔE 1.9 · #225288

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 1.9 · #285489

Behr

Express Blue M500-6

ΔE 2.1 · #225389

PPG

Brilliant Blue 1161-7

ΔE 2.4 · #234E86

Benjamin Moore

Blueberry 812

ΔE 3.3 · #345284

Dunn-Edwards

Nautical DEA139

ΔE 4.5 · #2E4A7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Florida Waters 599

ΔE 5.2 · #2A4983

Valspar

Deep Space 4008-8C

ΔE 5.9 · #38619B

Vista Paint

Wavy Navy K-1245

ΔE 6.2 · #005488

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 7.2 · #195584

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 7.6 · #1B5583

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 12.4 · #003B67

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 12.9 · #4A72B0

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 12.9 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 19.2 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#2C538A

#8C642C

Analogous

#2C848C

#2C538A

#342C8C

Triadic

#2C538A

#8C2C54

#548C2C

Split-Complementary

#2C538A

#8C342C

#848C2C

Tetradic

#2C538A

#8C2C84

#8C642C

#2C8C34

Monochromatic

#070E17

#1A3151

#2C538A

#4177C3

#7BA1D5

Rectangle

#2C538A

#642C8C

#8C642C

#548C2C

Compound

#2C538A

#342C8C

#8C642C

#848C2C

Variations

Lighter

#3C72BD

#7296C8

#B1C2DB

Darker

#214372

#162E4F

#0C1A2F

Saturation

#4D596A

#2C548C

#1650A2

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

7.75:1

AAA

vs Black

2.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2C538A

#35508B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C538A

#4E4E84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C538A

#1F5E56

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Flashy Sapphire 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

#606B83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C538A

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E70A7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAED

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.

#71542C

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: #2C538A;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C538A;

CSS Variable

--color-flashy-sapphire: #2C538A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flashy-sapphire': '#2C538A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C538A] text-[#2C538A]

SCSS

$flashy-sapphire: #2C538A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C538A?

#2C538A is Flashy Sapphire, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2C538A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flashy Sapphire?

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

What colors pair well with Flashy Sapphire?

Flashy Sapphire 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 Flashy Sapphire?

You can download Flashy Sapphire 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 Flashy Sapphire?

The hex code is #2C538A. In RGB it's 44, 83, 138, and in HSL it's 215°, 52%, 36%.

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