BLUES

Deep Ultramarine

#404F95

RGB 64, 79, 149 · HSL 229°, 40%, 42% · CMYK 57, 47, 0, 42

Deep Ultramarine is #404F95 in HEX — rgb(64, 79, 149), hsl(229°, 40%, 42%), cmyk(57%, 47%, 0%, 42%).

Deep Ultramarine pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 229°, 40%, 42%. 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#404F95
RGB64, 79, 149
HSL229°, 40%, 42%
HSV229°, 57%, 58%
CMYK57, 47, 0, 42
Decimal4214677
CSS RGBrgb(64, 79, 149)
CSS HSLhsl(229, 40%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 2.2 · #445397

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 4.5 · #324A8B

Vista Paint

Blue Highlight C-612

ΔE 4.6 · #334688

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2067-30

ΔE 5.3 · #375597

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 5.3 · #494D8B

Behr

Strong Iris M550-7

ΔE 5.5 · #4452A1

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 6.1 · #1F4992

Dulux

Purple Geisha SB8G7

ΔE 6.9 · #54518F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 10 · #2D61AD

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 10.4 · #484E83

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 11.2 · #3C4C80

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 11.7 · #4B568A

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 14.5 · #063971

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 15.6 · #776BAB

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 16.5 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 26.5 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#404F95
#968640

Analogous

#407B96
#404F95
#5B4096

Triadic

#404F95
#964050
#509640

Split-Complementary

#404F95
#965B40
#7B9640

Tetradic

#404F95
#96407B
#968640
#40965B

Monochromatic

#12172B
#293360
#404F95
#6576BD
#9BA6D4

Rectangle

#404F95
#864096
#968640
#509640

Compound

#404F95
#5B4096
#968640
#7B9640

Variations

Lighter

#596BB8
#8893C4
#BDC2DA

Darker

#323F7A
#212A55
#131832

Saturation

#5E6378
#405096
#203CB6

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

7.58:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#404F95
#335495

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#404F95
#4D4D8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#404F95
#345F55

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Deep Ultramarine 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

#6F688B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#404F95

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D6DAF

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.

#7A6F3C

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: #404F95;
CSS — background 
background-color: #404F95;
CSS Variable 
--color-deep-ultramarine: #404F95;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'deep-ultramarine': '#404F95' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#404F95] text-[#404F95]
SCSS 
$deep-ultramarine: #404F95;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #404F95?

#404F95 is Deep Ultramarine, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #404F95 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Ultramarine?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Ultramarine?

Deep Ultramarine 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 Deep Ultramarine?

You can download Deep Ultramarine 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 Deep Ultramarine?

The hex code is #404F95. In RGB it's 64, 79, 149, and in HSL it's 229°, 40%, 42%.

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