BLUES

Sled

#324450

RGB 50, 68, 80 · HSL 204°, 23%, 25% · CMYK 38, 15, 0, 69

Sled is #324450 in HEX — rgb(50, 68, 80), hsl(204°, 23%, 25%), cmyk(38%, 15%, 0%, 69%).

Sled pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 204°, 23%, 25%. 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#324450

RGB50, 68, 80

HSL204°, 23%, 25%

HSV204°, 38%, 31%

CMYK38, 15, 0, 69

Decimal3294288

CSS RGBrgb(50, 68, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 23%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sled 750F-6

Exact match

Dulux

Surf'N'Dive S35A8

ΔE 1.8 · #374854

Sherwin-Williams

Gale Force SW7605

ΔE 2.1 · #35454E

Benjamin Moore

Gentleman's 2062-20

ΔE 3 · #314757

PPG

Sailor's Coat 1153-7

ΔE 3.3 · #334B58

Dunn-Edwards

Parisian Night DEA184

ΔE 4.2 · #3F4855

Vista Paint

Puerto Deseado K-160

ΔE 4.5 · #303D44

Valspar

Royal Navy 4011-4

ΔE 4.7 · #414A55

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 4.8 · #3D4E57

Kilz

Prussian Blue RD100-02

ΔE 5.7 · #444D5A

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 6 · #434750

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Interlude 501

ΔE 6.4 · #3C4D51

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 8.1 · #3F4647

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.2 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 9.8 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 13.7 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#324450

#4E3D31

Analogous

#314E4B

#324450

#31344E

Triadic

#324450

#4E3143

#434E31

Split-Complementary

#324450

#4E3134

#4E4B31

Tetradic

#324450

#4B314E

#4E3D31

#344E31

Monochromatic

#0A0D10

#141B1F

#324450

#4F6B7D

#7292A7

Rectangle

#324450

#3D314E

#4E3D31

#434E31

Compound

#324450

#31344E

#4E3D31

#4E4B31

Variations

Lighter

#4F6B7D

#7691A3

#B1BEC7

Darker

#27353F

#1A252C

#0F151A

Saturation

#3B4144

#31434E

#194867

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

10.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#324450

#3B4051

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#324450

#41414F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#324450

#314644

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Sled 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

#656057

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#324450

Daylight 5500K

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

#52657B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#443329

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: #324450;

CSS — background

background-color: #324450;

CSS Variable

--color-sled: #324450;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sled': '#324450' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#324450] text-[#324450]

SCSS

$sled: #324450;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #324450?

#324450 is Sled, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #324450 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sled?

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

What colors pair well with Sled?

Sled 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 Sled?

You can download Sled 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 Sled?

The hex code is #324450. In RGB it's 50, 68, 80, and in HSL it's 204°, 23%, 25%.

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