BLUES

Bona Fide

#304471

RGB 48, 68, 113 · HSL 222°, 40%, 32% · CMYK 58, 40, 0, 56

Bona Fide is #304471 in HEX — rgb(48, 68, 113), hsl(222°, 40%, 32%), cmyk(58%, 40%, 0%, 56%).

Bona Fide pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 222°, 40%, 32%. 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#304471

RGB48, 68, 113

HSL222°, 40%, 32%

HSV222°, 58%, 44%

CMYK58, 40, 0, 56

Decimal3163249

CSS RGBrgb(48, 68, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(222, 40%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mystification S41G8

ΔE 1.5 · #2A4270

PPG

Daring Indigo 1166-7 · 13-25

ΔE 2.1 · #374874

Behr

Lap Of Luxury S560-7

ΔE 2.2 · #384674

Kilz

Indigo RH220

ΔE 3.3 · #314973

Vista Paint

Sailor's Eyes K-1241

ΔE 3.6 · #394778

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 4 · #313D6C

Dunn-Edwards

Nautical DEA139

ΔE 4.4 · #2E4A7D

Sherwin-Williams

Valiant Violet SW6818

ΔE 4.6 · #3E4371

Benjamin Moore

Admiral 2065-10

ΔE 5.4 · #2C3863

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 7 · #465380

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 7.7 · #003B67

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 9.8 · #063971

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 10.2 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 11 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 17.5 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 19.8 · #636E8F

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 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

#304471

#725F31

Analogous

#316572

#304471

#3E3172

Triadic

#304471

#723145

#457231

Split-Complementary

#304471

#723E31

#657231

Tetradic

#304471

#723165

#725F31

#31723E

Monochromatic

#080B12

#1A243D

#304471

#4865A8

#778FC5

Rectangle

#304471

#5F3172

#725F31

#457231

Compound

#304471

#3E3172

#725F31

#657231

Variations

Lighter

#4662A3

#7489BA

#B1BCD3

Darker

#26365D

#192541

#0E1526

Saturation

#484E5B

#314572

#183B8B

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

9.58:1

AAA

vs Black

2.19:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#304471

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#304471

#41416C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#304471

#294D47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bona Fide 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

#636070

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#304471

Daylight 5500K

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

#516594

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#5D4F2E

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: #304471;

CSS — background

background-color: #304471;

CSS Variable

--color-bona-fide: #304471;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bona-fide': '#304471' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#304471] text-[#304471]

SCSS

$bona-fide: #304471;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #304471?

#304471 is Bona Fide, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #304471 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bona Fide?

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

What colors pair well with Bona Fide?

Bona Fide 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 Bona Fide?

You can download Bona Fide 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 Bona Fide?

The hex code is #304471. In RGB it's 48, 68, 113, and in HSL it's 222°, 40%, 32%.

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