BLUES

Boudoir Blue

#444E88

RGB 68, 78, 136 · HSL 231°, 33%, 40% · CMYK 50, 43, 0, 47

Boudoir Blue is #444E88 in HEX — rgb(68, 78, 136), hsl(231°, 33%, 40%), cmyk(50%, 43%, 0%, 47%).

Boudoir Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 231°, 33%, 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#444E88

RGB68, 78, 136

HSL231°, 33%, 40%

HSV231°, 50%, 53%

CMYK50, 43, 0, 47

Decimal4476552

CSS RGBrgb(68, 78, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(231, 33%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Boudoir Blue MQ5-48

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Dive In DE5895

ΔE 2.6 · #3C4D85

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 3.2 · #484E83

Benjamin Moore

Basic CC-968

ΔE 3.5 · #40467E

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 4.4 · #3C4C80

Vista Paint

Altar of Heaven C-1263

ΔE 4.7 · #4A477E

Hallman-Lindsay

Altar Of Heaven 1264

ΔE 4.7 · #4D4C80

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 4.8 · #4D4985

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 5.2 · #4B568A

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 6.2 · #445397

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 11.1 · #1F4992

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 12.2 · #063971

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 14 · #2D61AD

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 14.5 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 15.6 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 20.6 · #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

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

#444E88

#887E44

Analogous

#447088

#444E88

#5C4488

Triadic

#444E88

#88444E

#4E8844

Split-Complementary

#444E88

#885C44

#708844

Tetradic

#444E88

#884470

#887E44

#44885C

Monochromatic

#111422

#2B3155

#444E88

#6672B2

#99A1CC

Rectangle

#444E88

#7E4488

#887E44

#4E8844

Compound

#444E88

#5C4488

#887E44

#708844

Variations

Lighter

#5C68AD

#8991BD

#BDC1D6

Darker

#353E6E

#242A4C

#14182D

Saturation

#5C5F70

#444E88

#2237AA

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

7.80:1

AAA

vs Black

2.69:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#444E88

#3A5288

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#444E88

#4C4C82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#444E88

#3C5A52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Boudoir 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

#726781

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#444E88

Daylight 5500K

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

#606CA5

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.

#6F683E

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: #444E88;

CSS — background

background-color: #444E88;

CSS Variable

--color-boudoir-blue: #444E88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'boudoir-blue': '#444E88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#444E88] text-[#444E88]

SCSS

$boudoir-blue: #444E88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #444E88?

#444E88 is Boudoir Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #444E88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Boudoir Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Boudoir Blue?

Boudoir 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 Boudoir Blue?

You can download Boudoir 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 Boudoir Blue?

The hex code is #444E88. In RGB it's 68, 78, 136, and in HSL it's 231°, 33%, 40%.

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