BLUES

Annapolis Blue

#384A66

RGB 56, 74, 102 · HSL 217°, 29%, 31% · CMYK 45, 27, 0, 60

Annapolis Blue is #384A66 in HEX — rgb(56, 74, 102), hsl(217°, 29%, 31%), cmyk(45%, 27%, 0%, 60%).

Annapolis Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 217°, 29%, 31%. 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#384A66
RGB56, 74, 102
HSL217°, 29%, 31%
HSV217°, 45%, 40%
CMYK45, 27, 0, 60
Decimal3689062
CSS RGBrgb(56, 74, 102)
CSS HSLhsl(217, 29%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Annapolis Blue 1164-7

Exact match

Kilz

Fountain Pen RC100-02

ΔE 1 · #354A67

Vista Paint

Quiet Peace C-591

ΔE 1.3 · #394863

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Peace 592

ΔE 1.4 · #3A4A64

Behr

Knighthood S550-7

ΔE 1.5 · #384967

Dulux

Buster S40D8

ΔE 1.9 · #3E4C69

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 3.5 · #3A5170

Benjamin Moore

Stunning 826

ΔE 3.8 · #424B63

Sherwin-Williams

Dress Blues SW9176

ΔE 3.8 · #2B4360

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 4.6 · #334059

Dunn-Edwards

Luna Pier DE5888

ΔE 5 · #414D62

Valspar

Mystified 4011-8

ΔE 5 · #48536D

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 10.8 · #1D375C

RAL

Ocean Blue 5020

ΔE 10.9 · #1D334A

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 11.1 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 12.7 · #485761

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

#384A66
#665438

Analogous

#386166
#384A66
#3D3866

Triadic

#384A66
#66384A
#4A6638

Split-Complementary

#384A66
#663D38
#616638

Tetradic

#384A66
#663861
#665438
#38663D

Monochromatic

#090C10
#1D2635
#384A66
#536D97
#7F95B8

Rectangle

#384A66
#543866
#665438
#4A6638

Compound

#384A66
#3D3866
#665438
#616638

Variations

Lighter

#516B93
#7B8FAF
#B5BFCE

Darker

#2C3B52
#1E2839
#111722

Saturation

#484D56
#384A66
#1C4382

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)

Aa

vs White

8.98:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.34:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#384A66
#3D4866

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#384A66
#474763

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#384A66
#354F4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Annapolis 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

#696468

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#384A66

Daylight 5500K

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

#57698C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#544732

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

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: #384A66;
CSS — background 
background-color: #384A66;
CSS Variable 
--color-annapolis-blue: #384A66;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'annapolis-blue': '#384A66' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#384A66] text-[#384A66]
SCSS 
$annapolis-blue: #384A66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #384A66?

#384A66 is Annapolis Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #384A66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Annapolis Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Annapolis Blue?

Annapolis 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 Annapolis Blue?

You can download Annapolis 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 Annapolis Blue?

The hex code is #384A66. In RGB it's 56, 74, 102, and in HSL it's 217°, 29%, 31%.

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