BLUES

Starry

#344177

RGB 52, 65, 119 · HSL 228°, 39%, 34% · CMYK 56, 45, 0, 53

Starry is #344177 in HEX — rgb(52, 65, 119), hsl(228°, 39%, 34%), cmyk(56%, 45%, 0%, 53%).

Starry pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 228°, 39%, 34%. 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#344177

RGB52, 65, 119

HSL228°, 39%, 34%

HSV228°, 56%, 47%

CMYK56, 45, 0, 53

Decimal3424631

CSS RGBrgb(52, 65, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(228, 39%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Starry 2067-20

Exact match

Behr

Academy Purple 640F-7

ΔE 1.4 · #364276

Dunn-Edwards

Cobalt DEA140

ΔE 2.1 · #3C4378

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 2.2 · #354079

Dulux

Iris Flower S43G8

ΔE 3.5 · #3B4374

Vista Paint

Sailor's Eyes K-1241

ΔE 4.3 · #394778

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 5 · #3C4C80

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 6.3 · #484E83

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 7.4 · #063971

PPG

Daring Indigo 1166-7 · 13-25

ΔE 7.6 · #374874

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 9.2 · #48436D

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 11.6 · #003B67

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 12.3 · #1F4992

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 14.4 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 17.3 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 23.4 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#344177

#796B35

Analogous

#356479

#344177

#493579

Triadic

#344177

#793542

#427935

Split-Complementary

#344177

#794935

#647935

Tetradic

#344177

#793564

#796B35

#357949

Monochromatic

#080A12

#1E2543

#344177

#4C60AE

#7F8EC7

Rectangle

#344177

#6B3579

#796B35

#427935

Compound

#344177

#493579

#796B35

#647935

Variations

Lighter

#495CA7

#7986BB

#B4BAD4

Darker

#293462

#1B2344

#0F1428

Saturation

#4D5161

#354279

#1A3393

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

9.68:1

AAA

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#344177

#2C4477

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#344177

#3F3F72

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#344177

#2B4D45

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Starry 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

#665D74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#344177

Daylight 5500K

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

#546299

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#625831

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: #344177;

CSS — background

background-color: #344177;

CSS Variable

--color-starry: #344177;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'starry': '#344177' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#344177] text-[#344177]

SCSS

$starry: #344177;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #344177?

#344177 is Starry, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #344177 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Starry?

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

What colors pair well with Starry?

Starry 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 Starry?

You can download Starry 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 Starry?

The hex code is #344177. In RGB it's 52, 65, 119, and in HSL it's 228°, 39%, 34%.

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