BLUES

Boat Blue

#2D5384

RGB 45, 83, 132 · HSL 214°, 49%, 35% · CMYK 66, 37, 0, 48

Boat Blue is #2D5384 in HEX — rgb(45, 83, 132), hsl(214°, 49%, 35%), cmyk(66%, 37%, 0%, 48%).

Boat Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 49%, 35%. 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#2D5384

RGB45, 83, 132

HSL214°, 49%, 35%

HSV214°, 66%, 52%

CMYK66, 37, 0, 48

Decimal2970500

CSS RGBrgb(45, 83, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 49%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Assassin S39F8

ΔE 0.5 · #2D5283

Benjamin Moore

Blue 798

ΔE 1.7 · #305789

Behr

Atlantic Tide BXC-24

ΔE 2.3 · #28517F

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 2.5 · #285489

Sherwin-Williams

Frank Blue SW6967

ΔE 3.4 · #225288

Dunn-Edwards

Slumber DE5860

ΔE 3.8 · #2D517C

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 4.4 · #195584

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 4.6 · #1B5583

PPG

Dragonfly 1162-7

ΔE 5.1 · #314A76

Vista Paint

Wavy Navy K-1245

ΔE 5.4 · #005488

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 6.6 · #465380

Hallman-Lindsay

Glacier Bay historic-glacier-bay

ΔE 7.5 · #005C94

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 11 · #003B67

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 11.3 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 16.5 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#2D5384

#855F2E

Analogous

#2E7F85

#2D5384

#332E85

Triadic

#2D5384

#852E53

#53852E

Split-Complementary

#2D5384

#85332E

#7F852E

Tetradic

#2D5384

#852E7F

#855F2E

#2E8533

Monochromatic

#070C13

#1A304C

#2D5384

#4177BE

#7AA0D1

Rectangle

#2D5384

#5F2E85

#855F2E

#53852E

Compound

#2D5384

#332E85

#855F2E

#7F852E

Variations

Lighter

#3E72B6

#7296C5

#B1C2D9

Darker

#23436C

#172E4C

#0C1A2D

Saturation

#4C5866

#2E5385

#17509C

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

7.83:1

AAA

vs Black

2.68:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2D5384

#384F85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2D5384

#4E4E7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2D5384

#235D55

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Boat Blue 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

#616B7E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2D5384

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E70A2

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.

#6B502C

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: #2D5384;

CSS — background

background-color: #2D5384;

CSS Variable

--color-boat-blue: #2D5384;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'boat-blue': '#2D5384' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2D5384] text-[#2D5384]

SCSS

$boat-blue: #2D5384;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2D5384?

#2D5384 is Boat Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2D5384 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Boat Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Boat Blue?

Boat Blue 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 Boat Blue?

You can download Boat Blue 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 Boat Blue?

The hex code is #2D5384. In RGB it's 45, 83, 132, and in HSL it's 214°, 49%, 35%.

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