BLUES
Chicago Blues
#40729C
Reading classic, Chicago Blues lands in the blues family at HSL 207°, 42%, 43%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Chicago Blues 804
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #40729C?
#40729C is Chicago Blues, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #40729C warm or cool?
Chicago Blues reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Chicago Blues?
Chicago Blues works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Chicago Blues?
Chicago Blues pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Chicago Blues?
You can download Chicago Blues 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 #40729C?
#40729C converts to RGB 64, 114, 156.