BLUES

Gentian Blue

#312297

RGB 49, 34, 151 · HSL 248°, 63%, 36% · CMYK 68, 77, 0, 41

Gentian Blue is #312297 in HEX — rgb(49, 34, 151), hsl(248°, 63%, 36%), cmyk(68%, 77%, 0%, 41%).

Gentian Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 248°, 63%, 36%. 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#312297

RGB49, 34, 151

HSL248°, 63%, 36%

HSV248°, 77%, 59%

CMYK68, 77, 0, 41

Decimal3220119

CSS RGBrgb(49, 34, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(248, 63%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Berry Syrup S-G-650

ΔE 9.5 · #4439AA

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 26.8 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 32.5 · #1E2D6E

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 34.7 · #1F4992

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 35.7 · #50498A

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 37.6 · #445397

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 38 · #324A8B

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 38.6 · #4D4985

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 38.7 · #494D8B

Benjamin Moore

Scandinavian 2068-30

ΔE 38.9 · #4F4F8D

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 43.7 · #604C7F

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 43.9 · #745A92

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 44.2 · #776BAB

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 44.7 · #514C7E

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 50.4 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 61.1 · #636E8F

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

#312297

#869622

Analogous

#224C96

#312297

#6B2296

Triadic

#312297

#963122

#229631

Split-Complementary

#312297

#966B22

#4C9622

Tetradic

#312297

#96224C

#869622

#22966B

Monochromatic

#080619

#1D1457

#312297

#4833D1

#8072DF

Rectangle

#312297

#962286

#869622

#229631

Compound

#312297

#6B2296

#869622

#4C9622

Variations

Lighter

#432ECB

#7769D2

#B3ADDF

Darker

#26197A

#191055

#0E0833

Saturation

#4F4A6D

#312296

#2511A7

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

1.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#312297

#003D97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#312297

#25258E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#312297

#144734

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Gentian Blue 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

#64468C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#312297

Daylight 5500K

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

#514BB1

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.

#6D7824

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: #312297;

CSS — background

background-color: #312297;

CSS Variable

--color-gentian-blue: #312297;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentian-blue': '#312297' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#312297] text-[#312297]

SCSS

$gentian-blue: #312297;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #312297?

#312297 is Gentian Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #312297 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gentian Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Gentian Blue?

Gentian Blue 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 Gentian Blue?

You can download Gentian Blue 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 Gentian Blue?

The hex code is #312297. In RGB it's 49, 34, 151, and in HSL it's 248°, 63%, 36%.

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