BLUES

Daring Indigo

#374874

RGB 55, 72, 116 · HSL 223°, 36%, 34% · CMYK 53, 38, 0, 55

Daring Indigo is #374874 in HEX — rgb(55, 72, 116), hsl(223°, 36%, 34%), cmyk(53%, 38%, 0%, 55%).

Daring Indigo pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 223°, 36%, 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#374874

RGB55, 72, 116

HSL223°, 36%, 34%

HSV223°, 53%, 45%

CMYK53, 38, 0, 55

Decimal3623028

CSS RGBrgb(55, 72, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(223, 36%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Daring Indigo 1166-7 · 13-25

Exact match

Behr

Maharaja 620F-7

ΔE 1.7 · #36456F

Dulux

Bona Fide S41F8

ΔE 1.9 · #304671

Kilz

Indigo RH220

ΔE 2.6 · #314973

Vista Paint

Sailor's Eyes K-1241

ΔE 3.5 · #394778

Benjamin Moore

Wizard CC-966

ΔE 4.3 · #41476E

Sherwin-Williams

Valiant Violet SW6818

ΔE 4.4 · #3E4371

Dunn-Edwards

Nautical DEA139

ΔE 4.8 · #2E4A7D

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 5 · #465380

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 5.4 · #313D6C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 9.2 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.7 · #3A5170

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 9.8 · #1B5583

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 9.9 · #195584

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17.7 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 18.2 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#374874

#766437

Analogous

#376876

#374874

#453776

Triadic

#374874

#763749

#497637

Split-Complementary

#374874

#764537

#687637

Tetradic

#374874

#763768

#766437

#377645

Monochromatic

#080B11

#1F2942

#374874

#5069AA

#8295C4

Rectangle

#374874

#643776

#766437

#497637

Compound

#374874

#453776

#766437

#687637

Variations

Lighter

#4D66A4

#7B8DB9

#B5BED3

Darker

#2B3A60

#1D2843

#101727

Saturation

#4D5360

#374976

#1C3D92

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

8.97:1

AAA

vs Black

2.34:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#374874

#364874

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#374874

#45456F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#374874

#31514B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Daring Indigo 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

#696372

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#374874

Daylight 5500K

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

#566896

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.

#605333

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: #374874;

CSS — background

background-color: #374874;

CSS Variable

--color-daring-indigo: #374874;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'daring-indigo': '#374874' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#374874] text-[#374874]

SCSS

$daring-indigo: #374874;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #374874?

#374874 is Daring Indigo, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #374874 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Daring Indigo?

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

What colors pair well with Daring Indigo?

Daring Indigo 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 Daring Indigo?

You can download Daring Indigo 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 Daring Indigo?

The hex code is #374874. In RGB it's 55, 72, 116, and in HSL it's 223°, 36%, 34%.

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