BLUES

Manhattan Blue

#40435A

RGB 64, 67, 90 · HSL 233°, 17%, 30% · CMYK 29, 26, 0, 65

Manhattan Blue is #40435A in HEX — rgb(64, 67, 90), hsl(233°, 17%, 30%), cmyk(29%, 26%, 0%, 65%).

Manhattan Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 233°, 17%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#40435A
RGB64, 67, 90
HSL233°, 17%, 30%
HSV233°, 29%, 35%
CMYK29, 26, 0, 65
Decimal4211546
CSS RGBrgb(64, 67, 90)
CSS HSLhsl(233, 17%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Manhattan Blue MQ5-9

Exact match

Dulux

Amphystine S42C8

ΔE 0.4 · #3F435A

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 0.8 · #41445C

PPG

Chinaberry 1171-7

ΔE 2.6 · #464960

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Suede Shoes DEA190

ΔE 3.5 · #484B62

Benjamin Moore

Blackberry 2069-20

ΔE 3.7 · #49455F

Vista Paint

Grand Grape K-80

ΔE 3.8 · #3B465A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 4.2 · #334059

Hallman-Lindsay

China Aster historic-china-aster

ΔE 4.5 · #444C60

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 5.6 · #3B3C5A

Valspar

Mystified 4011-8

ΔE 7.1 · #48536D

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.1 · #3A5170

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 9.2 · #434750

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 10.6 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 12.4 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 12.7 · #1D375C

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

#40435A
#5A563F

Analogous

#3F505A
#40435A
#493F5A

Triadic

#40435A
#5A3F43
#435A3F

Split-Complementary

#40435A
#5A493F
#505A3F

Tetradic

#40435A
#5A3F50
#5A563F
#3F5A49

Monochromatic

#0B0B0F
#20212D
#40435A
#5F6486
#888CAA

Rectangle

#40435A
#563F5A
#5A563F
#435A3F

Compound

#40435A
#493F5A
#5A563F
#505A3F

Variations

Lighter

#5D6283
#8488A3
#B9BBC8

Darker

#323548
#222432
#14151D

Saturation

#494A50
#3F435A
#202A79

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

9.68:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#40435A
#3D445A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#40435A
#434357

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#40435A
#3E4744

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Manhattan 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

#6F5F5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#40435A

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D6483

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#514D31

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: #40435A;
CSS — background 
background-color: #40435A;
CSS Variable 
--color-manhattan-blue: #40435A;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'manhattan-blue': '#40435A' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#40435A] text-[#40435A]
SCSS 
$manhattan-blue: #40435A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #40435A?

#40435A is Manhattan Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #40435A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Manhattan Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Manhattan Blue?

Manhattan 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 Manhattan Blue?

You can download Manhattan 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 Manhattan Blue?

The hex code is #40435A. In RGB it's 64, 67, 90, and in HSL it's 233°, 17%, 30%.

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