BLUES
Blue Note
#404B54
Reading dark, Blue Note lands in the blues family at HSL 207°, 14%, 29%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bedrooms, studies, dining rooms, especially for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture. Pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, brass fixtures, leather.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Blue Note 2129-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, studies, dining rooms
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, brass fixtures, leather
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Blue Note
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #404B54?
#404B54 is Blue Note, a deep blue with a cool undertone.
Is #404B54 warm or cool?
Blue Note reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Blue Note?
Blue Note works well in bedrooms, studies, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Blue Note?
Blue Note pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, brass fixtures, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Blue Note?
You can download Blue Note 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 RGB value of #404B54?
#404B54 converts to RGB 64, 75, 84.