BLUES

Gentleman's

#314757

RGB 49, 71, 87 · HSL 205°, 28%, 27% · CMYK 44, 18, 0, 66

Gentleman's is #314757 in HEX — rgb(49, 71, 87), hsl(205°, 28%, 27%), cmyk(44%, 18%, 0%, 66%).

Gentleman's pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 205°, 28%, 27%. 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#314757

RGB49, 71, 87

HSL205°, 28%, 27%

HSV205°, 44%, 34%

CMYK44, 18, 0, 66

Decimal3229527

CSS RGBrgb(49, 71, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 28%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Washington CW-630

Exact match

Dulux

Dilly Blue S36B8

ΔE 1.4 · #354A5A

PPG

Sailor's Coat 1153-7

ΔE 2.7 · #334B58

Behr

Sled 750F-6

ΔE 3 · #324450

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Ocean DEA135

ΔE 4 · #2A4B5F

Valspar

Indigo Streamer 4010-4

ΔE 4.5 · #404C5B

Sherwin-Williams

Rainstorm SW6230

ΔE 4.6 · #244653

Vista Paint

Day Spa C-633

ΔE 4.9 · #3E5261

Hallman-Lindsay

Day Spa 634

ΔE 5.5 · #3D5463

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 5.7 · #3D4E57

Kilz

Prussian Blue RD100-02

ΔE 5.9 · #444D5A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 7.6 · #334059

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 7.7 · #434750

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 8.4 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.5 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.9 · #4C6A74

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

#314757

#584232

Analogous

#325855

#314757

#323558

Triadic

#314757

#583248

#485832

Split-Complementary

#314757

#583235

#585532

Tetradic

#314757

#553258

#584232

#355832

Monochromatic

#090D10

#162027

#314757

#4D7089

#7396B0

Rectangle

#314757

#423258

#584232

#485832

Compound

#314757

#323558

#584232

#585532

Variations

Lighter

#4C6F88

#7594AA

#B1C0CB

Darker

#273A47

#1A2832

#0F171D

Saturation

#3F464B

#324858

#194C71

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

9.68:1

AAA

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#314757

#3B4258

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#314757

#444455

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#314757

#304947

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Gentleman's 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

#64625C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#314757

Daylight 5500K

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

#516781

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#49382C

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: #314757;

CSS — background

background-color: #314757;

CSS Variable

--color-gentleman's: #314757;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentleman's': '#314757' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#314757] text-[#314757]

SCSS

$gentleman's: #314757;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #314757?

#314757 is Gentleman's, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #314757 warm or cool?

Gentleman's reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gentleman's?

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

What colors pair well with Gentleman's?

Gentleman's 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 Gentleman's?

You can download Gentleman's 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 Gentleman's?

The hex code is #314757. In RGB it's 49, 71, 87, and in HSL it's 205°, 28%, 27%.

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