BLUES

Bona Fide

#304671

RGB 48, 70, 113 · HSL 220°, 40%, 32% · CMYK 58, 38, 0, 56

Bona Fide is #304671 in HEX — rgb(48, 70, 113), hsl(220°, 40%, 32%), cmyk(58%, 38%, 0%, 56%).

Bona Fide pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 220°, 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#304671
RGB48, 70, 113
HSL220°, 40%, 32%
HSV220°, 58%, 44%
CMYK58, 38, 0, 56
Decimal3163761
CSS RGBrgb(48, 70, 113)
CSS HSLhsl(220, 40%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bona Fide S41F8

Exact match

Kilz

Indigo RH220

ΔE 1.6 · #314973

PPG

Hacienda Talavera 17-03

ΔE 1.8 · #314A76

Behr

Mystical Shade 610F-7

ΔE 1.9 · #32466E

Vista Paint

Midnight Interlude K-1243

ΔE 3.9 · #30466B

Sherwin-Williams

Dignified SW6538

ΔE 5 · #3B496D

Benjamin Moore

Wizard CC-966

ΔE 5.2 · #41476E

Dunn-Edwards

Nautical DEA139

ΔE 5.2 · #2E4A7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 5.6 · #313D6C

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 6.6 · #465380

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 7.7 · #1D375C

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 9.1 · #1B5583

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 9.3 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.4 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 18.7 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 18.8 · #1F4992

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

#304671
#725C31

Analogous

#316772
#304671
#3C3172

Triadic

#304671
#723147
#477231

Split-Complementary

#304671
#723C31
#677231

Tetradic

#304671
#723167
#725C31
#31723C

Monochromatic

#080B12
#1A263D
#304671
#4868A8
#7791C5

Rectangle

#304671
#5C3172
#725C31
#477231

Compound

#304671
#3C3172
#725C31
#677231

Variations

Lighter

#4665A3
#748BBA
#B1BDD3

Darker

#26385D
#192641
#0E1626

Saturation

#484E5B
#314772
#183F8B

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)

Aa

vs White

9.37:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.24:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#304671
#324571

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#304671
#43436D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#304671
#294F48

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

#636170

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#304671

Daylight 5500K

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

#516694

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.

#5D4D2E

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

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: #304671;
CSS — background 
background-color: #304671;
CSS Variable 
--color-bona-fide: #304671;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'bona-fide': '#304671' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#304671] text-[#304671]
SCSS 
$bona-fide: #304671;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #304671?

#304671 is Bona Fide, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #304671 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 #304671. In RGB it's 48, 70, 113, and in HSL it's 220°, 40%, 32%.

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