PURPLES

Overdue Blue

#4400FF

RGB 68, 0, 255 · HSL 256°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 73, 100, 0, 0

Overdue Blue is #4400FF in HEX — rgb(68, 0, 255), hsl(256°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(73%, 100%, 0%, 0%).

Overdue Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 100%, 50%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#4400FF

RGB68, 0, 255

HSL256°, 100%, 50%

HSV256°, 100%, 100%

CMYK73, 100, 0, 0

Decimal4456703

CSS RGBrgb(68, 0, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

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ΔE 40.7 · #2A3DD6

Dutch Boy

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Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 89.4 · #1F4992

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 90.1 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 90.8 · #50498A

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 91.7 · #845998

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 91.7 · #445397

Dulux

Magic Purple SB8H6

ΔE 93.2 · #8A5E9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 93.3 · #946DAD

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 93.3 · #674C87

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 94.3 · #776BAB

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 95.7 · #815A92

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 98.4 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 99.5 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 101 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 114 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4400FF

#BBFF00

Analogous

#003BFF

#4400FF

#C300FF

Triadic

#4400FF

#FF4400

#00FF44

Split-Complementary

#4400FF

#FFC300

#3BFF00

Tetradic

#4400FF

#FF003B

#BBFF00

#00FFC4

Monochromatic

#1B0066

#3000B3

#4400FF

#7C4DFF

#B499FF

Rectangle

#4400FF

#FF00BB

#BBFF00

#00FF44

Compound

#4400FF

#C300FF

#BBFF00

#3BFF00

Variations

Lighter

#6933FF

#9471F4

#C4B3F2

Darker

#3600CC

#25008C

#160052

Saturation

#6E59A6

#4400FF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.81:1

AAA

vs Black

2.69:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4400FF

#005DFF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4400FF

#1919F0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4400FF

#007047

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Overdue Blue carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#722DDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4400FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#6032FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9E7EE

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.

#95C316

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #4400FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #4400FF;

CSS Variable

--color-overdue-blue: #4400FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'overdue-blue': '#4400FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4400FF] text-[#4400FF]

SCSS

$overdue-blue: #4400FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4400FF?

#4400FF is Overdue Blue, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4400FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Overdue Blue?

Overdue Blue works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Overdue Blue?

Overdue Blue pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Overdue Blue?

You can download Overdue 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 Overdue Blue?

The hex code is #4400FF. In RGB it's 68, 0, 255, and in HSL it's 256°, 100%, 50%.

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