BLUES

Indiglow

#301885

RGB 48, 24, 133 · HSL 253°, 69%, 31% · CMYK 64, 82, 0, 48

Indiglow is #301885 in HEX — rgb(48, 24, 133), hsl(253°, 69%, 31%), cmyk(64%, 82%, 0%, 48%).

Indiglow pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 253°, 69%, 31%. 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#301885

RGB48, 24, 133

HSL253°, 69%, 31%

HSV253°, 82%, 52%

CMYK64, 82, 0, 48

Decimal3152005

CSS RGBrgb(48, 24, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(253, 69%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Deep Violet S-G-670

ΔE 10.1 · #452F94

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 25.3 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 28.9 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 32.7 · #583E7B

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 33.3 · #1F4992

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 35.9 · #243973

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 36.1 · #4D4985

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 36.1 · #324A8B

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 36.2 · #445397

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 36.6 · #494D8B

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 40.9 · #604C7F

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 41.6 · #484E83

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 42 · #514C7E

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 42.9 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 49.8 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 59.1 · #636E8F

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

#301885

#6E8619

Analogous

#193786

#301885

#671986

Triadic

#301885

#863019

#198630

Split-Complementary

#301885

#866719

#378619

Tetradic

#301885

#861937

#6E8619

#198667

Monochromatic

#080416

#190D45

#301885

#4724C6

#7557E0

Rectangle

#301885

#86196E

#6E8619

#198630

Compound

#301885

#671986

#6E8619

#378619

Variations

Lighter

#4623C1

#7258D3

#B1A4DF

Darker

#25116D

#190A4C

#0E052D

Saturation

#463F5F

#301986

#290C92

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

13.17:1

AAA

vs Black

1.60:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#301885

#003685

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#301885

#1D1D7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#301885

#1B3C2B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Indiglow 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

#633F7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#301885

Daylight 5500K

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

#5144A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E8ED

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.

#5A6B1C

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: #301885;

CSS — background

background-color: #301885;

CSS Variable

--color-indiglow: #301885;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indiglow': '#301885' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#301885] text-[#301885]

SCSS

$indiglow: #301885;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #301885?

#301885 is Indiglow, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #301885 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indiglow?

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

What colors pair well with Indiglow?

Indiglow 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 Indiglow?

You can download Indiglow 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 Indiglow?

The hex code is #301885. In RGB it's 48, 24, 133, and in HSL it's 253°, 69%, 31%.

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