BLUES

Delphinium

#314D8A

RGB 49, 77, 138 · HSL 221°, 48%, 37% · CMYK 64, 44, 0, 46

Delphinium is #314D8A in HEX — rgb(49, 77, 138), hsl(221°, 48%, 37%), cmyk(64%, 44%, 0%, 46%).

Delphinium pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 221°, 48%, 37%. 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#314D8A

RGB49, 77, 138

HSL221°, 48%, 37%

HSV221°, 64%, 54%

CMYK64, 44, 0, 46

Decimal3231114

CSS RGBrgb(49, 77, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(221, 48%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Delphinium CC-872

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Florida Waters 599

ΔE 2.6 · #2A4983

Dunn-Edwards

Indigo Night DEA138

ΔE 3.5 · #324680

Behr

Bossa Nova S540-7

ΔE 3.7 · #374781

Dulux

True Blue S40H9

ΔE 4.7 · #194983

Vista Paint

Cascade Twilight K-128

ΔE 4.8 · #224B8F

PPG

Brilliant Blue 1161-7

ΔE 4.9 · #234E86

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 5.9 · #3C4C80

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 7.1 · #484E83

Kilz

Navy Dress RH210

ΔE 7.5 · #285489

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 8 · #1F4992

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 9.6 · #063971

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 11.6 · #2D61AD

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 12.7 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 15.1 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22.9 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#314D8A

#8C6F31

Analogous

#317B8C

#314D8A

#42318C

Triadic

#314D8A

#8C314E

#4E8C31

Split-Complementary

#314D8A

#8C4231

#7B8C31

Tetradic

#314D8A

#8C317B

#8C6F31

#318C42

Monochromatic

#090F1A

#1D2E53

#314D8A

#4A6FBF

#829CD3

Rectangle

#314D8A

#6F318C

#8C6F31

#4E8C31

Compound

#314D8A

#42318C

#8C6F31

#7B8C31

Variations

Lighter

#4268BB

#7790C6

#B4C0DA

Darker

#253E72

#182A4F

#0E182F

Saturation

#51596C

#314E8C

#1945A4

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

8.21:1

AAA

vs Black

2.56:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#314D8A

#2F4E8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#314D8A

#494984

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#314D8A

#245A51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Delphinium 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

#646683

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#314D8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#516BA7

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.

#715C2F

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: #314D8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #314D8A;

CSS Variable

--color-delphinium: #314D8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delphinium': '#314D8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#314D8A] text-[#314D8A]

SCSS

$delphinium: #314D8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #314D8A?

#314D8A is Delphinium, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #314D8A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delphinium?

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

What colors pair well with Delphinium?

Delphinium 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 Delphinium?

You can download Delphinium 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 Delphinium?

The hex code is #314D8A. In RGB it's 49, 77, 138, and in HSL it's 221°, 48%, 37%.

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