BLUES

Dad’s Coupe

#2F484E

RGB 47, 72, 78 · HSL 192°, 25%, 25% · CMYK 40, 8, 0, 69

Dad’s Coupe is #2F484E in HEX — rgb(47, 72, 78), hsl(192°, 25%, 25%), cmyk(40%, 8%, 0%, 69%).

Dad’s Coupe pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 192°, 25%, 25%. 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#2F484E

RGB47, 72, 78

HSL192°, 25%, 25%

HSV192°, 40%, 31%

CMYK40, 8, 0, 69

Decimal3098702

CSS RGBrgb(47, 72, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 25%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Little Mermaid S32A9

ΔE 1.7 · #2C464A

Benjamin Moore

Miramichi CC-752

ΔE 2.6 · #31494B

Behr

Dark As Night 720F-7

ΔE 2.7 · #304749

Vista Paint

Winter Balsam C-1415

ΔE 3.6 · #35494A

Sherwin-Williams

Seaworthy SW7620

ΔE 3.9 · #314D58

Hallman-Lindsay

Winter Balsam historic-winter-balsam

ΔE 4 · #314747

PPG

Mountain Pine 1034-7

ΔE 4.5 · #3B5257

Valspar

Everglade Deck 5011-3

ΔE 4.5 · #3C5058

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 4.6 · #395255

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 4.9 · #3D4E57

Dunn-Edwards

Encore Teal DEA182

ΔE 5 · #30525B

RAL

Blue Green 6004

ΔE 6.7 · #1F3A3D

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 7.2 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 8.7 · #494F50

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 12.1 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 12.7 · #214136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2F484E

#503630

Analogous

#305046

#2F484E

#303950

Triadic

#2F484E

#503049

#495030

Split-Complementary

#2F484E

#503039

#504630

Tetradic

#2F484E

#463050

#503630

#395030

Monochromatic

#0A0F10

#131D20

#2F484E

#4D7580

#709DA9

Rectangle

#2F484E

#363050

#503630

#495030

Compound

#2F484E

#303950

#503630

#504630

Variations

Lighter

#4D7580

#749BA5

#B0C3C8

Darker

#263B40

#19292D

#0F181A

Saturation

#3B4345

#304950

#185868

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

9.73:1

AAA

vs Black

2.16:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2F484E

#3E414F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2F484E

#44444D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2F484E

#2F4947

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Dad’s Coupe 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

#636356

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2F484E

Daylight 5500K

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

#50687A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#442E29

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: #2F484E;

CSS — background

background-color: #2F484E;

CSS Variable

--color-dad’s-coupe: #2F484E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dad’s-coupe': '#2F484E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2F484E] text-[#2F484E]

SCSS

$dad’s-coupe: #2F484E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2F484E?

#2F484E is Dad’s Coupe, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2F484E warm or cool?

Dad’s Coupe reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dad’s Coupe?

Dad’s Coupe works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Dad’s Coupe?

Dad’s Coupe 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 Dad’s Coupe?

You can download Dad’s Coupe 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 Dad’s Coupe?

The hex code is #2F484E. In RGB it's 47, 72, 78, and in HSL it's 192°, 25%, 25%.

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