BLUES

Blue

#334059

RGB 51, 64, 89 · HSL 219°, 27%, 27% · CMYK 43, 28, 0, 65

Blue is #334059 in HEX — rgb(51, 64, 89), hsl(219°, 27%, 27%), cmyk(43%, 28%, 0%, 65%).

Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 219°, 27%, 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#334059

RGB51, 64, 89

HSL219°, 27%, 27%

HSV219°, 43%, 35%

CMYK43, 28, 0, 65

Decimal3358809

CSS RGBrgb(51, 64, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(219, 27%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Blue 31

Exact match

Vista Paint

Star-Studded C-619

ΔE 0.6 · #313F58

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 1.5 · #32425A

Dunn-Edwards

Black River Falls DEA189

ΔE 2.2 · #343E54

Behr

Soulful HDC-FL13-7

ΔE 2.2 · #354258

Dulux

Winter Sea S40D9

ΔE 2.3 · #303F55

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 2.7 · #3A405A

Sherwin-Williams

Dress Blues SW9176

ΔE 4 · #2B4360

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 4.3 · #41445C

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2061-10

ΔE 5.2 · #303A4C

RAL

Ocean Blue 5020

ΔE 7 · #1D334A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 8.1 · #3A5170

Valspar

Mystified 4011-8

ΔE 8.4 · #48536D

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 9.5 · #1D375C

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 12.2 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 13.8 · #485761

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

#334059

#574A32

Analogous

#325257

#334059

#383257

Triadic

#334059

#57323F

#3F5732

Split-Complementary

#334059

#573832

#525732

Tetradic

#334059

#573252

#574A32

#325738

Monochromatic

#090C10

#161C27

#334059

#4E6288

#7488AF

Rectangle

#334059

#4A3257

#574A32

#3F5732

Compound

#334059

#383257

#574A32

#525732

Variations

Lighter

#4D6187

#7688A9

#B2BACA

Darker

#273247

#1B2231

#0F141D

Saturation

#3F434A

#323F57

#193871

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

10.40:1

AAA

vs Black

2.02:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#334059

#353F59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#334059

#3E3E56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#334059

#304541

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue 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

#665D5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#334059

Daylight 5500K

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

#536282

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#493F2C

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: #334059;

CSS — background

background-color: #334059;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #334059;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#334059' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#334059] text-[#334059]

SCSS

$blue: #334059;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #334059?

#334059 is Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #334059 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

Blue 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 Blue?

You can download Blue 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 Blue?

The hex code is #334059. In RGB it's 51, 64, 89, and in HSL it's 219°, 27%, 27%.

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