BLUES

Lviv Blue

#384172

RGB 56, 65, 114 · HSL 231°, 34%, 33% · CMYK 51, 43, 0, 55

Lviv Blue is #384172 in HEX — rgb(56, 65, 114), hsl(231°, 34%, 33%), cmyk(51%, 43%, 0%, 55%).

Lviv Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 231°, 34%, 33%. 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#384172

RGB56, 65, 114

HSL231°, 34%, 33%

HSV231°, 51%, 45%

CMYK51, 43, 0, 55

Decimal3686770

CSS RGBrgb(56, 65, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(231, 34%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Iris Flower S43G8

ΔE 1 · #3B4374

Behr

Academy Purple 640F-7

ΔE 2 · #364276

Sherwin-Williams

Valiant Violet SW6818

ΔE 2.4 · #3E4371

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 2.4 · #313D6C

Vista Paint

Sailor's Eyes K-1241

ΔE 2.8 · #394778

Dunn-Edwards

Cobalt DEA140

ΔE 2.8 · #3C4378

Benjamin Moore

Starry 2067-20

ΔE 3.2 · #344177

PPG

Daring Indigo 1166-7 · 13-25

ΔE 5.2 · #374874

Valspar

Jazzy Blue 4010-9

ΔE 6.1 · #4C4D7F

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 6.3 · #48436D

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 9.2 · #063971

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 10.8 · #1D375C

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 13.9 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 14.7 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 15.4 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 21.6 · #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

#384172

#716838

Analogous

#385D71

#384172

#4C3871

Triadic

#384172

#713840

#407138

Split-Complementary

#384172

#714C38

#5D7138

Tetradic

#384172

#71385D

#716838

#38714C

Monochromatic

#080A11

#1E233E

#384172

#515DA4

#818AC1

Rectangle

#384172

#683871

#716838

#407138

Compound

#384172

#4C3871

#716838

#5D7138

Variations

Lighter

#4E5A9F

#7B84B6

#B5B9D1

Darker

#2B325B

#1D2240

#101425

Saturation

#4C4E5D

#384071

#1C2D8D

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

9.69:1

AAA

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#384172

#304572

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#384172

#40406D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#384172

#314B45

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Lviv 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#695D71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#384172

Daylight 5500K

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

#576295

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.

#5C5633

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: #384172;

CSS — background

background-color: #384172;

CSS Variable

--color-lviv-blue: #384172;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lviv-blue': '#384172' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#384172] text-[#384172]

SCSS

$lviv-blue: #384172;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #384172?

#384172 is Lviv Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #384172 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lviv Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Lviv Blue?

Lviv 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 Lviv Blue?

You can download Lviv 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 Lviv Blue?

The hex code is #384172. In RGB it's 56, 65, 114, and in HSL it's 231°, 34%, 33%.

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