BLUES

Basic

#40467E

RGB 64, 70, 126 · HSL 234°, 33%, 37% · CMYK 49, 44, 0, 51

Basic is #40467E in HEX — rgb(64, 70, 126), hsl(234°, 33%, 37%), cmyk(49%, 44%, 0%, 51%).

Basic pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 234°, 33%, 37%. 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#40467E

RGB64, 70, 126

HSL234°, 33%, 37%

HSV234°, 49%, 49%

CMYK49, 44, 0, 51

Decimal4212350

CSS RGBrgb(64, 70, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(234, 33%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Basic CC-968

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Cobalt DEA140

ΔE 2.3 · #3C4378

Behr

Bossa Nova S540-7

ΔE 2.9 · #374781

Vista Paint

Altar of Heaven C-1263

ΔE 3 · #4A477E

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 3.2 · #354079

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 4 · #484E83

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 4.5 · #4D4985

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 4.8 · #3C4C80

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 7.4 · #5A4E88

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 7.4 · #4B568A

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 10.5 · #063971

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 11.9 · #1F4992

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 14.7 · #003B67

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 15.5 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 18.2 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22.3 · #636E8F

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

#40467E

#7D773F

Analogous

#3F657D

#40467E

#583F7D

Triadic

#40467E

#7D3F45

#457D3F

Split-Complementary

#40467E

#7D583F

#657D3F

Tetradic

#40467E

#7D3F65

#7D773F

#3F7D58

Monochromatic

#0C0D18

#26294B

#40467E

#5C64AD

#8F95C7

Rectangle

#40467E

#773F7D

#7D773F

#457D3F

Compound

#40467E

#583F7D

#7D773F

#657D3F

Variations

Lighter

#555DA8

#8489BA

#BABCD4

Darker

#313766

#212547

#13152A

Saturation

#555768

#3F457D

#202C9D

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

8.77:1

AAA

vs Black

2.40:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#40467E

#344B7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#40467E

#454578

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#40467E

#38524B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Basic 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

#6F617A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#40467E

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D669E

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.

#67623A

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: #40467E;

CSS — background

background-color: #40467E;

CSS Variable

--color-basic: #40467E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basic': '#40467E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#40467E] text-[#40467E]

SCSS

$basic: #40467E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #40467E?

#40467E is Basic, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #40467E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Basic?

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

What colors pair well with Basic?

Basic 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 Basic?

You can download Basic 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 Basic?

The hex code is #40467E. In RGB it's 64, 70, 126, and in HSL it's 234°, 33%, 37%.

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