BLUES

Ballpoint Indigo

#323477

RGB 50, 52, 119 · HSL 238°, 41%, 33% · CMYK 58, 56, 0, 53

Ballpoint Indigo is #323477 in HEX — rgb(50, 52, 119), hsl(238°, 41%, 33%), cmyk(58%, 56%, 0%, 53%).

Ballpoint Indigo pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 238°, 41%, 33%. 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#323477

RGB50, 52, 119

HSL238°, 41%, 33%

HSV238°, 58%, 47%

CMYK58, 56, 0, 53

Decimal3290231

CSS RGBrgb(50, 52, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(238, 41%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lunar Eclipse S-H-630

ΔE 4 · #252D6D

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 4.7 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Evening Magic K-96

ΔE 5.7 · #343C79

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 8.3 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 9.1 · #354079

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 9.9 · #243F90

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 10.8 · #4D4985

Dunn-Edwards

Indigo Night DEA138

ΔE 11.3 · #324680

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 11.5 · #1F4992

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 13.2 · #445397

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 15 · #484E83

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 15.4 · #3C4C80

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 17.2 · #604C7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 23.5 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 27.4 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 33.3 · #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

#323477

#777432

Analogous

#325677

#323477

#523277

Triadic

#323477

#773234

#347732

Split-Complementary

#323477

#775232

#567732

Tetradic

#323477

#773256

#777432

#327752

Monochromatic

#080812

#1B1C41

#323477

#484CAD

#7A7DC7

Rectangle

#323477

#743277

#777432

#347732

Compound

#323477

#523277

#777432

#567732

Variations

Lighter

#4649A7

#7577BC

#B2B3D4

Darker

#262860

#191B43

#0E0F28

Saturation

#4A4A5F

#323477

#191D8F

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

11.09:1

AAA

vs Black

1.89:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#323477

#1B3D77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#323477

#343471

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#323477

#27443B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ballpoint Indigo 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

#655474

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#323477

Daylight 5500K

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

#525999

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E9EC

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.

#605F2F

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: #323477;

CSS — background

background-color: #323477;

CSS Variable

--color-ballpoint-indigo: #323477;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ballpoint-indigo': '#323477' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#323477] text-[#323477]

SCSS

$ballpoint-indigo: #323477;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #323477?

#323477 is Ballpoint Indigo, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #323477 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ballpoint Indigo?

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

What colors pair well with Ballpoint Indigo?

Ballpoint Indigo 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 Ballpoint Indigo?

You can download Ballpoint Indigo 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 Ballpoint Indigo?

The hex code is #323477. In RGB it's 50, 52, 119, and in HSL it's 238°, 41%, 33%.

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