BLUES

Ultramarine Highlight

#2E328F

RGB 46, 50, 143 · HSL 238°, 51%, 37% · CMYK 68, 65, 0, 44

Ultramarine Highlight is #2E328F in HEX — rgb(46, 50, 143), hsl(238°, 51%, 37%), cmyk(68%, 65%, 0%, 44%).

Ultramarine Highlight pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 238°, 51%, 37%. 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#2E328F

RGB46, 50, 143

HSL238°, 51%, 37%

HSV238°, 68%, 56%

CMYK68, 65, 0, 44

Decimal3027599

CSS RGBrgb(46, 50, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(238, 51%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Proper Purple P570-7

ΔE 3.6 · #3B2F8C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 11.1 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 17.7 · #1E2D6E

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 19.1 · #1F4992

Vista Paint

Blue Highlight C-612

ΔE 20.4 · #334688

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 22.3 · #324A8B

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 22.4 · #445397

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 23.4 · #494D8B

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 23.4 · #243973

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 23.5 · #4D4985

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 28.7 · #484E83

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 29.5 · #3C4C80

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 29.7 · #604C7F

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 31.3 · #776BAB

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 35.8 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 46.2 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#2E328F

#8E8B2E

Analogous

#2E628E

#2E328F

#5B2E8E

Triadic

#2E328F

#8E2E31

#318E2E

Split-Complementary

#2E328F

#8E5B2E

#628E2E

Tetradic

#2E328F

#8E2E62

#8E8B2E

#2E8E5B

Monochromatic

#09091B

#1B1D55

#2E328F

#464AC3

#8083D6

Rectangle

#2E328F

#8B2E8E

#8E8B2E

#318E2E

Compound

#2E328F

#5B2E8E

#8E8B2E

#628E2E

Variations

Lighter

#3E42BF

#7578C8

#B3B4DB

Darker

#232674

#171951

#0C0E30

Saturation

#50516D

#2E318E

#171CA6

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

10.67:1

AAA

vs Black

1.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E328F

#00418F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E328F

#313187

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E328F

#164B3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ultramarine Highlight 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

#625286

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E328F

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F57AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E9EC

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.

#73712D

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: #2E328F;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E328F;

CSS Variable

--color-ultramarine-highlight: #2E328F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ultramarine-highlight': '#2E328F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E328F] text-[#2E328F]

SCSS

$ultramarine-highlight: #2E328F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E328F?

#2E328F is Ultramarine Highlight, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2E328F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ultramarine Highlight?

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

What colors pair well with Ultramarine Highlight?

Ultramarine Highlight 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 Ultramarine Highlight?

You can download Ultramarine Highlight 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 Ultramarine Highlight?

The hex code is #2E328F. In RGB it's 46, 50, 143, and in HSL it's 238°, 51%, 37%.

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