BLUES

Big Stone

#334046

RGB 51, 64, 70 · HSL 199°, 16%, 24% · CMYK 27, 9, 0, 73

Big Stone is #334046 in HEX — rgb(51, 64, 70), hsl(199°, 16%, 24%), cmyk(27%, 9%, 0%, 73%).

Big Stone pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 16%, 24%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#334046

RGB51, 64, 70

HSL199°, 16%, 24%

HSV199°, 27%, 27%

CMYK27, 9, 0, 73

Decimal3358790

CSS RGBrgb(51, 64, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 16%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Puerto Deseado K-160

ΔE 1.5 · #303D44

Dulux

Mundi SG5D9

ΔE 1.8 · #2F4045

Behr

Night Club N500-7

ΔE 2 · #334049

Benjamin Moore

Regent 2136-20

ΔE 2.9 · #374143

RAL

Black Green 6012

ΔE 2.9 · #343E40

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 3 · #3C4348

Sherwin-Williams

Gale Force SW7605

ΔE 3 · #35454E

PPG

Midnight Hour 1038-7

ΔE 3.6 · #3B484F

Hallman-Lindsay

Dark River 494

ΔE 4.7 · #3E4445

Dunn-Edwards

Stargazing DE6336

ΔE 4.8 · #414549

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 4.9 · #3F4647

Valspar

New Black 4011-1

ΔE 5.2 · #404145

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 6.1 · #45484B

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.5 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 8.1 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 12.6 · #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

#334046

#473A33

Analogous

#334743

#334046

#333747

Triadic

#334046

#473341

#414733

Split-Complementary

#334046

#473337

#474333

Tetradic

#334046

#433347

#473A33

#374733

Monochromatic

#0B0D0F

#13181B

#334046

#546973

#77919C

Rectangle

#334046

#3A3347

#473A33

#414733

Compound

#334046

#333747

#473A33

#474333

Variations

Lighter

#546A74

#7B919B

#B4BEC3

Darker

#293439

#1C2428

#101517

Saturation

#3A3E40

#334147

#1A4A61

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

10.70:1

AAA

vs Black

1.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#334046

#3A3D46

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#334046

#3E3E45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#334046

#334140

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Big Stone 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#665D50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#334046

Daylight 5500K

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

#536274

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#412F27

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #334046;

CSS — background

background-color: #334046;

CSS Variable

--color-big-stone: #334046;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'big-stone': '#334046' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#334046] text-[#334046]

SCSS

$big-stone: #334046;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #334046?

#334046 is Big Stone, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #334046 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Big Stone?

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

What colors pair well with Big Stone?

Big Stone 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 Big Stone?

You can download Big Stone 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 Big Stone?

The hex code is #334046. In RGB it's 51, 64, 70, and in HSL it's 199°, 16%, 24%.

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