BLUES

Russell

#2F3049

RGB 47, 48, 73 · HSL 238°, 22%, 24% · CMYK 36, 34, 0, 71

Russell is #2F3049 in HEX — rgb(47, 48, 73), hsl(238°, 22%, 24%), cmyk(36%, 34%, 0%, 71%).

Russell pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 238°, 22%, 24%. 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#2F3049

RGB47, 48, 73

HSL238°, 22%, 24%

HSV238°, 36%, 29%

CMYK36, 34, 0, 71

Decimal3092553

CSS RGBrgb(47, 48, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(238, 22%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Russell NZ10F8

Exact match

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 1 · #313048

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 3.1 · #2A2E4B

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2068-10

ΔE 4.5 · #3B3551

Behr

Limo-scene N560-7

ΔE 5.7 · #333B51

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 6.2 · #3B3C5A

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 6.6 · #3A3B5B

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 7.1 · #3A405A

Vista Paint

Royal Wave K-1242

ΔE 7.4 · #38405D

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 7.7 · #334059

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 8.9 · #32425A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 10.2 · #1D375C

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 10.8 · #3E3B46

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 11.2 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 14.5 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 16.5 · #313536

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

#2F3049

#4B4A30

Analogous

#303E4B

#2F3049

#3C304B

Triadic

#2F3049

#4B3031

#314B30

Split-Complementary

#2F3049

#4B3C30

#3E4B30

Tetradic

#2F3049

#4B303E

#4B4A30

#304B3C

Monochromatic

#0A0A10

#12121C

#2F3049

#4E4F79

#7072A4

Rectangle

#2F3049

#4A304B

#4B4A30

#314B30

Compound

#2F3049

#3C304B

#4B4A30

#3E4B30

Variations

Lighter

#4E4F7A

#7576A0

#B1B1C6

Darker

#26263C

#1A1A2A

#0F0F19

Saturation

#393941

#30314B

#181A63

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

12.81:1

AAA

vs Black

1.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2F3049

#2A3349

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2F3049

#303046

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2F3049

#2C3532

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Russell 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

#635152

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2F3049

Daylight 5500K

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

#505676

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#414027

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #2F3049;

CSS — background

background-color: #2F3049;

CSS Variable

--color-russell: #2F3049;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'russell': '#2F3049' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2F3049] text-[#2F3049]

SCSS

$russell: #2F3049;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2F3049?

#2F3049 is Russell, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2F3049 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Russell?

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

What colors pair well with Russell?

Russell 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 Russell?

You can download Russell 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 Russell?

The hex code is #2F3049. In RGB it's 47, 48, 73, and in HSL it's 238°, 22%, 24%.

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