BLUES

Noble Knight

#394F78

RGB 57, 79, 120 · HSL 219°, 36%, 35% · CMYK 53, 34, 0, 53

Noble Knight is #394F78 in HEX — rgb(57, 79, 120), hsl(219°, 36%, 35%), cmyk(53%, 34%, 0%, 53%).

Noble Knight pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 219°, 36%, 35%. 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#394F78

RGB57, 79, 120

HSL219°, 36%, 35%

HSV219°, 53%, 47%

CMYK53, 34, 0, 53

Decimal3755896

CSS RGBrgb(57, 79, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(219, 36%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Noble Knight S40E8

Exact match

Kilz

Indigo RH220

ΔE 2.8 · #314973

PPG

Hacienda Talavera 17-03

ΔE 3.1 · #314A76

Dunn-Edwards

Slumber DE5860

ΔE 3.5 · #2D517C

Behr

Mystical Shade 610F-7

ΔE 3.8 · #32466E

Sherwin-Williams

Dignified SW6538

ΔE 4.1 · #3B496D

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 4.4 · #465380

Vista Paint

Midnight Interlude K-1243

ΔE 4.5 · #30466B

Benjamin Moore

Wizard CC-966

ΔE 5.5 · #41476E

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 6.6 · #3A5170

RAL

Brillant Blue 5007

ΔE 6.9 · #3E5F8A

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 8 · #195584

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 9.3 · #313D6C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 10.8 · #1D375C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 14.7 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 19.9 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#394F78

#796339

Analogous

#397079

#394F78

#433979

Triadic

#394F78

#793950

#507939

Split-Complementary

#394F78

#794339

#707939

Tetradic

#394F78

#793970

#796339

#397943

Monochromatic

#080B11

#212D45

#394F78

#5272AD

#869CC6

Rectangle

#394F78

#633979

#796339

#507939

Compound

#394F78

#433979

#796339

#707939

Variations

Lighter

#4E6DA6

#7D92BA

#B6C1D4

Darker

#2C3F62

#1E2B45

#111928

Saturation

#505663

#395079

#1D4796

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

8.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.56:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#394F78

#3C4E78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#394F78

#4C4C74

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#394F78

#335751

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Noble Knight 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

#6A6875

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#394F78

Daylight 5500K

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

#576D99

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.

#635335

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: #394F78;

CSS — background

background-color: #394F78;

CSS Variable

--color-noble-knight: #394F78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'noble-knight': '#394F78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#394F78] text-[#394F78]

SCSS

$noble-knight: #394F78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #394F78?

#394F78 is Noble Knight, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #394F78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Noble Knight?

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

What colors pair well with Noble Knight?

Noble Knight 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 Noble Knight?

You can download Noble Knight 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 Noble Knight?

The hex code is #394F78. In RGB it's 57, 79, 120, and in HSL it's 219°, 36%, 35%.

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