BLUES

Darkest Navy

#43455E

RGB 67, 69, 94 · HSL 236°, 17%, 32% · CMYK 29, 27, 0, 63

Darkest Navy is #43455E in HEX — rgb(67, 69, 94), hsl(236°, 17%, 32%), cmyk(29%, 27%, 0%, 63%).

Darkest Navy pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 236°, 17%, 32%. 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#43455E

RGB67, 69, 94

HSL236°, 17%, 32%

HSV236°, 29%, 37%

CMYK29, 27, 0, 63

Decimal4408670

CSS RGBrgb(67, 69, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(236, 17%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 0.9 · #41445C

Behr

Manhattan Blue MQ5-9

ΔE 1.7 · #40435A

Dulux

Amphystine S42C8

ΔE 1.8 · #3F435A

PPG

Chinaberry 1171-7

ΔE 2.2 · #464960

Benjamin Moore

Blackberry 2069-20

ΔE 2.5 · #49455F

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Suede Shoes DEA190

ΔE 2.9 · #484B62

Vista Paint

Royal Wave K-1242

ΔE 4.2 · #38405D

Hallman-Lindsay

China Aster historic-china-aster

ΔE 4.8 · #444C60

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 4.9 · #334059

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 5.2 · #3B3C5A

Valspar

Mystified 4011-8

ΔE 6.2 · #48536D

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 8.4 · #3A5170

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 10.4 · #434750

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 11.3 · #50414C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 12.6 · #1D375C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 13 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#43455E

#5F5E44

Analogous

#44535F

#43455E

#50445F

Triadic

#43455E

#5F4446

#465F44

Split-Complementary

#43455E

#5F5044

#535F44

Tetradic

#43455E

#5F4453

#5F5E44

#445F50

Monochromatic

#0B0B0F

#242533

#43455E

#63668C

#8E90AF

Rectangle

#43455E

#5E445F

#5F5E44

#465F44

Compound

#43455E

#50445F

#5F5E44

#535F44

Variations

Lighter

#616388

#888AA6

#BBBCCA

Darker

#36374D

#242635

#15161F

Saturation

#4D4E56

#44465F

#222881

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

9.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.25:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#43455E

#3F475E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#43455E

#45455B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#43455E

#404A47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Darkest Navy 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

#726062

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#43455E

Daylight 5500K

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

#5F6586

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.

#575434

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: #43455E;

CSS — background

background-color: #43455E;

CSS Variable

--color-darkest-navy: #43455E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'darkest-navy': '#43455E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#43455E] text-[#43455E]

SCSS

$darkest-navy: #43455E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #43455E?

#43455E is Darkest Navy, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #43455E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Darkest Navy?

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

What colors pair well with Darkest Navy?

Darkest Navy 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 Darkest Navy?

You can download Darkest Navy 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 Darkest Navy?

The hex code is #43455E. In RGB it's 67, 69, 94, and in HSL it's 236°, 17%, 32%.

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