BLUES

Tempest in a Teapot

#303A40

RGB 48, 58, 64 · HSL 203°, 14%, 22% · CMYK 25, 9, 0, 75

Tempest in a Teapot is #303A40 in HEX — rgb(48, 58, 64), hsl(203°, 14%, 22%), cmyk(25%, 9%, 0%, 75%).

Tempest in a Teapot pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 203°, 14%, 22%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#303A40

RGB48, 58, 64

HSL203°, 14%, 22%

HSV203°, 25%, 25%

CMYK25, 9, 0, 75

Decimal3160640

CSS RGBrgb(48, 58, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 14%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dark Door SG5C9

ΔE 0.8 · #313B40

Vista Paint

Puerto Deseado K-160

ΔE 1.7 · #303D44

Benjamin Moore

After CSP-630

ΔE 2.1 · #34393F

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 2.5 · #2F353B

Behr

Bauhaus BXC-02

ΔE 2.8 · #2B3439

Sherwin-Williams

Inkwell SW6992

ΔE 2.8 · #31363A

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 3.8 · #38393F

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 4.4 · #3C4348

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 4.5 · #313536

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 5.4 · #3E3F41

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 5.4 · #3F4043

PPG

Wright Midnight FLLW36

ΔE 5.6 · #404149

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.1 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 6.8 · #3B3938

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 7.4 · #302F2F

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 14.2 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#303A40

#403630

Analogous

#30403E

#303A40

#303240

Triadic

#303A40

#40303A

#3A4030

Split-Complementary

#303A40

#403032

#403E30

Tetradic

#303A40

#3E3040

#403630

#324030

Monochromatic

#0B0D0F

#0F1214

#303A40

#51616C

#738996

Rectangle

#303A40

#363040

#403630

#3A4030

Compound

#303A40

#303240

#403630

#403E30

Variations

Lighter

#52636D

#798B96

#B3BBC0

Darker

#262E33

#1A2024

#0F1315

Saturation

#36393A

#303A40

#184058

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

11.63:1

AAA

vs Black

1.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#303A40

#353740

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#303A40

#38383F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#303A40

#303B3A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Tempest in a Teapot 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

#63584B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#303A40

Daylight 5500K

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

#515D6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3C2D24

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: #303A40;

CSS — background

background-color: #303A40;

CSS Variable

--color-tempest-in-a-teapot: #303A40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tempest-in-a-teapot': '#303A40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#303A40] text-[#303A40]

SCSS

$tempest-in-a-teapot: #303A40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #303A40?

#303A40 is Tempest in a Teapot, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #303A40 warm or cool?

Tempest in a Teapot reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tempest in a Teapot?

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

What colors pair well with Tempest in a Teapot?

Tempest in a Teapot 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 Tempest in a Teapot?

You can download Tempest in a Teapot 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 Tempest in a Teapot?

The hex code is #303A40. In RGB it's 48, 58, 64, and in HSL it's 203°, 14%, 22%.

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