BLUES

Artistic Licence

#434053

RGB 67, 64, 83 · HSL 249°, 13%, 29% · CMYK 19, 23, 0, 67

Artistic Licence is #434053 in HEX — rgb(67, 64, 83), hsl(249°, 13%, 29%), cmyk(19%, 23%, 0%, 67%).

Artistic Licence pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 249°, 13%, 29%. 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#434053

RGB67, 64, 83

HSL249°, 13%, 29%

HSV249°, 23%, 33%

CMYK19, 23, 0, 67

Decimal4407379

CSS RGBrgb(67, 64, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(249, 13%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Royal Treatment K-48

ΔE 1.5 · #443E50

Hallman-Lindsay

Jazlyn 1285

ΔE 1.6 · #464152

Behr

Renaissance PPU16-20

ΔE 2.2 · #434258

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 2.7 · #4A4354

Benjamin Moore

Plum 2070-20

ΔE 2.7 · #463D51

Dulux

Oath S43C8

ΔE 2.7 · #49465A

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 4 · #41445C

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 4.7 · #4A3C50

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 4.7 · #4A4653

Valspar

Blue Coal 4011-3

ΔE 5.4 · #414450

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 6 · #423A45

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 6.9 · #334059

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 7.4 · #50414C

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 7.6 · #434750

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 12.6 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 15.3 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#434053

#515440

Analogous

#404754

#434053

#4D4054

Triadic

#434053

#544340

#405443

Split-Complementary

#434053

#544D40

#475440

Tetradic

#434053

#544047

#515440

#40544D

Monochromatic

#0C0B0E

#201F28

#434053

#66627F

#8D89A4

Rectangle

#434053

#544051

#515440

#405443

Compound

#434053

#4D4054

#515440

#475440

Variations

Lighter

#64607C

#8A869E

#BCBAC5

Darker

#363343

#25232E

#15141B

Saturation

#48474D

#434054

#2D2074

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

10.01:1

AAA

vs Black

2.10:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#434053

#3E4353

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#434053

#414151

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#434053

#414442

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Artistic Licence 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

#725D59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#434053

Daylight 5500K

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

#5F627E

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.

#4A4F2F

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: #434053;

CSS — background

background-color: #434053;

CSS Variable

--color-artistic-licence: #434053;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'artistic-licence': '#434053' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#434053] text-[#434053]

SCSS

$artistic-licence: #434053;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #434053?

#434053 is Artistic Licence, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #434053 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Artistic Licence?

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

What colors pair well with Artistic Licence?

Artistic Licence 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 Artistic Licence?

You can download Artistic Licence 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 Artistic Licence?

The hex code is #434053. In RGB it's 67, 64, 83, and in HSL it's 249°, 13%, 29%.

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