BLUES

Gem

#2D48BF

RGB 45, 72, 191 · HSL 229°, 62%, 46% · CMYK 76, 62, 0, 25

Gem is #2D48BF in HEX — rgb(45, 72, 191), hsl(229°, 62%, 46%), cmyk(76%, 62%, 0%, 25%).

Gem pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 229°, 62%, 46%. 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#2D48BF

RGB45, 72, 191

HSL229°, 62%, 46%

HSV229°, 76%, 75%

CMYK76, 62, 0, 25

Decimal2967743

CSS RGBrgb(45, 72, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(229, 62%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Gem S-G-610

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 22.6 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 28.8 · #1F4992

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 31.5 · #445397

Vista Paint

Blue Highlight C-612

ΔE 32 · #334688

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 32.9 · #1E2D6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 33.1 · #324A8B

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2066-20

ΔE 33.2 · #014F94

Dunn-Edwards

Bellflower DE5908

ΔE 34 · #5D66AA

Dulux

Purple Geisha SB8G7

ΔE 34.7 · #54518F

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 37.4 · #776BAB

Valspar

Twinkle Night 4004-8C

ΔE 38.4 · #5A65A1

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 41 · #3C4C80

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 41.1 · #4A72B0

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 41.4 · #4B568A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 55.1 · #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

#2D48BF

#BEA32D

Analogous

#2D90BE

#2D48BF

#5B2DBE

Triadic

#2D48BF

#BE2D47

#47BE2D

Split-Complementary

#2D48BF

#BE5B2D

#90BE2D

Tetradic

#2D48BF

#BE2D90

#BEA32D

#2DBE5B

Monochromatic

#101942

#1E3080

#2D48BF

#5E74D9

#9CAAE8

Rectangle

#2D48BF

#A32DBE

#BEA32D

#47BE2D

Compound

#2D48BF

#5B2DBE

#BEA32D

#90BE2D

Variations

Lighter

#4D66D5

#8191D8

#BAC2E4

Darker

#21379B

#15256D

#0B1540

Saturation

#5F678B

#2D47BE

#1639D4

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

7.52:1

AAA

vs Black

2.79:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2D48BF

#0056BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2D48BF

#4444B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2D48BF

#006755

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Gem 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

#6163AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2D48BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E68CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E9ED

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.

#98852F

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: #2D48BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #2D48BF;

CSS Variable

--color-gem: #2D48BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gem': '#2D48BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2D48BF] text-[#2D48BF]

SCSS

$gem: #2D48BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2D48BF?

#2D48BF is Gem, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2D48BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gem?

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

What colors pair well with Gem?

Gem 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 Gem?

You can download Gem 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 Gem?

The hex code is #2D48BF. In RGB it's 45, 72, 191, and in HSL it's 229°, 62%, 46%.

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