BLUES

Regal Destiny

#2E508A

RGB 46, 80, 138 · HSL 218°, 50%, 36% · CMYK 67, 42, 0, 46

Regal Destiny is #2E508A in HEX — rgb(46, 80, 138), hsl(218°, 50%, 36%), cmyk(67%, 42%, 0%, 46%).

Regal Destiny pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 218°, 50%, 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#2E508A

RGB46, 80, 138

HSL218°, 50%, 36%

HSV218°, 67%, 54%

CMYK67, 42, 0, 46

Decimal3035274

CSS RGBrgb(46, 80, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(218, 50%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Brilliant Blue 1161-7

ΔE 2.5 · #234E86

Dulux

Regal Destiny S40G8

ΔE 2.6 · #2E538A

Benjamin Moore

Delphinium CC-872

ΔE 2.9 · #314D8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Florida Waters 599

ΔE 3 · #2A4983

Dunn-Edwards

Dive In DE5895

ΔE 4 · #3C4D85

Sherwin-Williams

Frank Blue SW6967

ΔE 4.3 · #225288

Behr

Express Blue M500-6

ΔE 4.5 · #225389

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 4.6 · #285489

Vista Paint

Cascade Twilight K-128

ΔE 6.9 · #224B8F

Valspar

Deep Space 4008-8C

ΔE 7.1 · #38619B

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 9.8 · #195584

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 10.1 · #063971

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 10.3 · #1F4992

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 12.1 · #2D61AD

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 13.8 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 21 · #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

#2E508A

#8A682E

Analogous

#2E7D8A

#2E508A

#3A2E8A

Triadic

#2E508A

#8A2E50

#508A2E

Split-Complementary

#2E508A

#8A3A2E

#7D8A2E

Tetradic

#2E508A

#8A2E7D

#8A682E

#2E8A3A

Monochromatic

#080D17

#1B2E50

#2E508A

#4471C1

#7D9DD4

Rectangle

#2E508A

#682E8A

#8A682E

#508A2E

Compound

#2E508A

#3A2E8A

#8A682E

#7D8A2E

Variations

Lighter

#3E6CBB

#7392C7

#B2C1DA

Darker

#233F70

#172B4E

#0C192E

Saturation

#4E586A

#2E508A

#1749A1

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

7.98:1

AAA

vs Black

2.63:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E508A

#324F8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E508A

#4B4B84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E508A

#215C53

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Regal Destiny 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

#626983

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E508A

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F6EA7

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.

#6F572D

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: #2E508A;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E508A;

CSS Variable

--color-regal-destiny: #2E508A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'regal-destiny': '#2E508A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E508A] text-[#2E508A]

SCSS

$regal-destiny: #2E508A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E508A?

#2E508A is Regal Destiny, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2E508A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Regal Destiny?

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

What colors pair well with Regal Destiny?

Regal Destiny 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 Regal Destiny?

You can download Regal Destiny 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 Regal Destiny?

The hex code is #2E508A. In RGB it's 46, 80, 138, and in HSL it's 218°, 50%, 36%.

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