BLUES

Federal Blue

#43628B

RGB 67, 98, 139 · HSL 214°, 35%, 40% · CMYK 52, 29, 0, 45

Federal Blue is #43628B in HEX — rgb(67, 98, 139), hsl(214°, 35%, 40%), cmyk(52%, 29%, 0%, 45%).

Federal Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 35%, 40%. 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#43628B

RGB67, 98, 139

HSL214°, 35%, 40%

HSV214°, 52%, 55%

CMYK52, 29, 0, 45

Decimal4416139

CSS RGBrgb(67, 98, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 35%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Brillant Blue 5007

ΔE 1.8 · #3E5F8A

Dulux

Antilles Blue S39E7

ΔE 2.4 · #3B618D

Behr

Loyalty BIC-52

ΔE 3.1 · #375C86

Kilz

Luxurious Blue RC280-02

ΔE 3.2 · #355F88

Valspar

Egyptian Blue 4011-7

ΔE 3.2 · #42658A

Vista Paint

Hondy Tonk Blue C-618

ΔE 3.3 · #43668B

PPG

Blue Odyssey 1166-6

ΔE 4.6 · #4F6997

Benjamin Moore

Old 811

ΔE 5.5 · #3A6A99

Hallman-Lindsay

Honky Tonk Blue 619

ΔE 5.5 · #446A8D

Dunn-Edwards

Newbury Port DE5881

ΔE 6.8 · #445A79

Sherwin-Williams

Lupine SW6810

ΔE 6.9 · #4E739F

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 8.6 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 9.4 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 17.4 · #003B67

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 19.5 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#43628B

#8A6B42

Analogous

#42858A

#43628B

#47428A

Triadic

#43628B

#8A4261

#618A42

Split-Complementary

#43628B

#8A4742

#858A42

Tetradic

#43628B

#8A4285

#8A6B42

#428A47

Monochromatic

#111822

#293D56

#43628B

#6487B4

#98AFCD

Rectangle

#43628B

#6B428A

#8A6B42

#618A42

Compound

#43628B

#47428A

#8A6B42

#858A42

Variations

Lighter

#5A7FAF

#88A0BF

#BCC8D7

Darker

#344E70

#23354E

#141F2E

Saturation

#5B6571

#42618A

#215DAB

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

6.25:1

vs Black

3.36:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#43628B

#4D5E8C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#43628B

#5E5E87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#43628B

#3D6964

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Federal Blue 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

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How it looks under different light

#727683

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#43628B

Daylight 5500K

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

#5F7BA8

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.

#705A3D

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: #43628B;

CSS — background

background-color: #43628B;

CSS Variable

--color-federal-blue: #43628B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'federal-blue': '#43628B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#43628B] text-[#43628B]

SCSS

$federal-blue: #43628B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #43628B?

#43628B is Federal Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #43628B warm or cool?

Federal Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Federal Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Federal Blue?

Federal Blue 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 Federal Blue?

You can download Federal Blue 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 Federal Blue?

The hex code is #43628B. In RGB it's 67, 98, 139, and in HSL it's 214°, 35%, 40%.

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