BLUES

Blue

#2F2268

RGB 47, 34, 104 · HSL 251°, 51%, 27% · CMYK 55, 67, 0, 59

Blue is #2F2268 in HEX — rgb(47, 34, 104), hsl(251°, 51%, 27%), cmyk(55%, 67%, 0%, 59%).

Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 251°, 51%, 27%. 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#2F2268

RGB47, 34, 104

HSL251°, 51%, 27%

HSV251°, 67%, 41%

CMYK55, 67, 0, 59

Decimal3089000

CSS RGBrgb(47, 34, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(251, 51%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plum S-H-670

ΔE 4.4 · #392B6F

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 8.8 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 13.2 · #3C3973

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 15.1 · #243F90

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 15.7 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 17.1 · #3F3F75

Dulux

Parade S44G9

ΔE 18.3 · #503F72

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 18.5 · #4F467E

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 19.5 · #1F4992

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 21 · #5A4E88

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 21.9 · #564371

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 22.3 · #4D426E

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 22.9 · #604C7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 28.4 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 35.3 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 40.6 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#2F2268

#5B6822

Analogous

#223868

#2F2268

#522268

Triadic

#2F2268

#682F22

#22682F

Split-Complementary

#2F2268

#685222

#386822

Tetradic

#2F2268

#682238

#5B6822

#226852

Monochromatic

#090613

#150F2E

#2F2268

#4934A2

#6E59C9

Rectangle

#2F2268

#68225B

#5B6822

#22682F

Compound

#2F2268

#522268

#5B6822

#386822

Variations

Lighter

#4834A0

#715FC0

#AFA7D5

Darker

#241A55

#18113B

#0E0923

Saturation

#3E3A4F

#2F2268

#241179

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

13.55:1

AAA

vs Black

1.55:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2F2268

#0A3168

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2F2268

#252562

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2F2268

#25352B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#634669

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2F2268

Daylight 5500K

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

#504B8D

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.

#4B5421

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: #2F2268;

CSS — background

background-color: #2F2268;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #2F2268;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#2F2268' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2F2268] text-[#2F2268]

SCSS

$blue: #2F2268;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2F2268?

#2F2268 is Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2F2268 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

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 Blue?

You can download 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 Blue?

The hex code is #2F2268. In RGB it's 47, 34, 104, and in HSL it's 251°, 51%, 27%.

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