BLUES

Blue Lava

#2E5169

RGB 46, 81, 105 · HSL 204°, 39%, 30% · CMYK 56, 23, 0, 59

Blue Lava is #2E5169 in HEX — rgb(46, 81, 105), hsl(204°, 39%, 30%), cmyk(56%, 23%, 0%, 59%).

Blue Lava pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 204°, 39%, 30%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#2E5169

RGB46, 81, 105

HSL204°, 39%, 30%

HSV204°, 56%, 41%

CMYK56, 23, 0, 59

Decimal3035497

CSS RGBrgb(46, 81, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 39%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Blue Lava 1155-7 · 13-26

Exact match

Dulux

Ocean Trapeze S35C7

ΔE 2.1 · #2E546A

Behr

Velvet Rope MQ5-58

ΔE 2.8 · #37546E

Vista Paint

Teal Shadow K-1247

ΔE 3.2 · #21526C

Sherwin-Williams

Endless Sea SW9150

ΔE 3.3 · #32586E

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Ocean DEA135

ΔE 3.5 · #2A4B5F

Valspar

Dark Iris 4009-5

ΔE 3.7 · #3A5367

Benjamin Moore

Summer 777

ΔE 4.3 · #35596D

Hallman-Lindsay

Happy Tune 648

ΔE 4.3 · #345875

Kilz

Saxophone Solo RC290-02

ΔE 4.4 · #3F556C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 6.2 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.3 · #334059

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 9.6 · #025669

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 9.6 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10.7 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 13.6 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#2E5169

#6A472F

Analogous

#2F6A64

#2E5169

#2F356A

Triadic

#2E5169

#6A2F52

#526A2F

Split-Complementary

#2E5169

#6A2F35

#6A642F

Tetradic

#2E5169

#642F6A

#6A472F

#356A2F

Monochromatic

#080E12

#172935

#2E5169

#467CA0

#71A1C1

Rectangle

#2E5169

#472F6A

#6A472F

#526A2F

Compound

#2E5169

#2F356A

#6A472F

#6A642F

Variations

Lighter

#44799C

#709BB7

#AFC4D2

Darker

#244256

#182E3C

#0E1B23

Saturation

#444E55

#2F526A

#175782

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

8.41:1

AAA

vs Black

2.50:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E5169

#3F4A6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E5169

#4C4C66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E5169

#2B5551

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Lava 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

#62696A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E5169

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F6E8E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#573D2B

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: #2E5169;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E5169;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-lava: #2E5169;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-lava': '#2E5169' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E5169] text-[#2E5169]

SCSS

$blue-lava: #2E5169;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E5169?

#2E5169 is Blue Lava, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2E5169 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Lava?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Lava?

Blue Lava 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 Blue Lava?

You can download Blue Lava 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 Blue Lava?

The hex code is #2E5169. In RGB it's 46, 81, 105, and in HSL it's 204°, 39%, 30%.

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