BLUES

Tiě Hēi Metal

#343450

RGB 52, 52, 80 · HSL 240°, 21%, 26% · CMYK 35, 35, 0, 69

Tiě Hēi Metal is #343450 in HEX — rgb(52, 52, 80), hsl(240°, 21%, 26%), cmyk(35%, 35%, 0%, 69%).

Tiě Hēi Metal pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 240°, 21%, 26%. 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#343450

RGB52, 52, 80

HSL240°, 21%, 26%

HSV240°, 35%, 31%

CMYK35, 35, 0, 69

Decimal3421264

CSS RGBrgb(52, 52, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 21%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Indigo Sunset S43G9

ΔE 2.3 · #30304E

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2068-10

ΔE 2.5 · #3B3551

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 3.1 · #313048

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 3.4 · #2A2E4B

Behr

Blackberry Wine 670F-7

ΔE 3.6 · #3E3B57

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 3.7 · #3B3C5A

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 3.9 · #3A3B5B

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 5.6 · #3A405A

Vista Paint

Royal Wave K-1242

ΔE 5.6 · #38405D

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 7 · #334059

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 8.4 · #32425A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 9.1 · #1D375C

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 10.7 · #54415B

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 12 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 14.5 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 15.4 · #5E3D5A

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

#343450

#505034

Analogous

#344250

#343450

#423450

Triadic

#343450

#503434

#345034

Split-Complementary

#343450

#504234

#425034

Tetradic

#343450

#503442

#505034

#345042

Monochromatic

#0A0A0F

#161622

#343450

#53537F

#7777A6

Rectangle

#343450

#503450

#505034

#345034

Compound

#343450

#423450

#505034

#425034

Variations

Lighter

#52527E

#7A7AA2

#B3B3C7

Darker

#292941

#1C1C2D

#10101A

Saturation

#3E3E46

#343450

#1A1A6A

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

11.98:1

AAA

vs Black

1.75:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#343450

#2E3750

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#343450

#34344D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#343450

#313A36

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Tiě Hēi Metal 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

#665457

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#343450

Daylight 5500K

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

#54597B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#46462A

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: #343450;

CSS — background

background-color: #343450;

CSS Variable

--color-tiě-hēi-metal: #343450;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tiě-hēi-metal': '#343450' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#343450] text-[#343450]

SCSS

$tiě-hēi-metal: #343450;

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#3A3450 · ΔE 2.4

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#2B3558 · ΔE 5.4

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#2E3549 · ΔE 6.2

Exotic Purple

#43334D · ΔE 6.6

Plum Royale

#453C50 · ΔE 7.6

Blackberry Wine

#48445E · ΔE 7.7

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#2F394B · ΔE 8.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #343450?

#343450 is Tiě Hēi Metal, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #343450 warm or cool?

Tiě Hēi Metal reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tiě Hēi Metal?

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

What colors pair well with Tiě Hēi Metal?

Tiě Hēi Metal 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 Tiě Hēi Metal?

You can download Tiě Hēi Metal 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 Tiě Hēi Metal?

The hex code is #343450. In RGB it's 52, 52, 80, and in HSL it's 240°, 21%, 26%.

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