BLUES

Midnight Navy

#364251

RGB 54, 66, 81 · HSL 213°, 20%, 26% · CMYK 33, 19, 0, 68

Midnight Navy is #364251 in HEX — rgb(54, 66, 81), hsl(213°, 20%, 26%), cmyk(33%, 19%, 0%, 68%).

Midnight Navy pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 213°, 20%, 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#364251

RGB54, 66, 81

HSL213°, 20%, 26%

HSV213°, 33%, 32%

CMYK33, 19, 0, 68

Decimal3555921

CSS RGBrgb(54, 66, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(213, 20%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Indigo Ink HDC-CL-26A

ΔE 2.2 · #3B4354

Dulux

North Sea Blue S40C9

ΔE 2.3 · #343D4C

Sherwin-Williams

Naval SW6244

ΔE 2.5 · #2F3D4C

Dunn-Edwards

Parisian Night DEA184

ΔE 3.3 · #3F4855

Benjamin Moore

North CC-932

ΔE 3.4 · #2C3C4D

Vista Paint

Grand Grape K-80

ΔE 3.8 · #3B465A

Valspar

Blue Coal 4011-3

ΔE 4.1 · #414450

PPG

Cavalry 1041-7

ΔE 4.3 · #3F4C5A

Kilz

Prussian Blue RD100-02

ΔE 5.2 · #444D5A

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 5.5 · #434750

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 5.9 · #32425A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 6.6 · #334059

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 6.6 · #3D4E57

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 8.6 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 9.4 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 14.2 · #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

#364251

#504435

Analogous

#354E50

#364251

#363550

Triadic

#364251

#503541

#415035

Split-Complementary

#364251

#503635

#4E5035

Tetradic

#364251

#50354E

#504435

#355036

Monochromatic

#0A0C0F

#161B22

#364251

#54667D

#788DA5

Rectangle

#364251

#443550

#504435

#415035

Compound

#364251

#363550

#504435

#4E5035

Variations

Lighter

#53667D

#7B8CA1

#B4BCC6

Darker

#2A3440

#1C242C

#10151A

Saturation

#3E4246

#354150

#1B3E6A

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

10.22:1

AAA

vs Black

2.05:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#364251

#3A4051

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#364251

#40404F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#364251

#354442

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Midnight Navy 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

#685E58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#364251

Daylight 5500K

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

#55637C

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.

#463A2A

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: #364251;

CSS — background

background-color: #364251;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight-navy: #364251;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight-navy': '#364251' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#364251] text-[#364251]

SCSS

$midnight-navy: #364251;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #364251?

#364251 is Midnight Navy, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #364251 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midnight Navy?

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

What colors pair well with Midnight Navy?

Midnight Navy 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 Midnight Navy?

You can download Midnight Navy 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 Midnight Navy?

The hex code is #364251. In RGB it's 54, 66, 81, and in HSL it's 213°, 20%, 26%.

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