BLUES

Strong Iris

#4452A1

RGB 68, 82, 161 · HSL 231°, 41%, 45% · CMYK 58, 49, 0, 37

Strong Iris is #4452A1 in HEX — rgb(68, 82, 161), hsl(231°, 41%, 45%), cmyk(58%, 49%, 0%, 37%).

Strong Iris pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 231°, 41%, 45%. 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#4452A1

RGB68, 82, 161

HSL231°, 41%, 45%

HSV231°, 58%, 63%

CMYK58, 49, 0, 37

Decimal4477601

CSS RGBrgb(68, 82, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(231, 41%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Strong IrisM550-7

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#4452A1

#A29444

Analogous

#4481A2

#4452A1

#6544A2

Triadic

#4452A1

#A24452

#52A244

Split-Complementary

#4452A1

#A26544

#81A244

Tetradic

#4452A1

#A24481

#A29444

#44A265

Monochromatic

#171B36

#2D376C

#4452A1

#6F7CC3

#A5ADD9

Rectangle

#4452A1

#9444A2

#A29444

#52A244

Compound

#4452A1

#6544A2

#A29444

#81A244

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Strong Iris run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #E9EBF6

Tint #BDC3E4

Tint #919BD1

Tint #6573BF

Base #4452A1

Shade #374384

Shade #2B3466

Shade #1E2549

Shade #12162B

Variations

Lighter

#616FBD

#8E96C8

#C0C4DC

Darker

#344083

#232B5C

#131936

Saturation

#656981

#4452A2

#223AC4

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

7.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4452A1

#3259A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4452A1

#50509A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4452A1

#366459

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Strong Iris 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

#726A94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4452A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#606FB8

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.

#847940

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: #4452A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #4452A1;

CSS Variable

--color-strong-iris: #4452A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strong-iris': '#4452A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4452A1] text-[#4452A1]

SCSS

$strong-iris: #4452A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4452A1?

#4452A1 is Strong Iris, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4452A1 warm or cool?

Strong Iris reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Strong Iris?

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

What colors pair well with Strong Iris?

Strong Iris 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 Strong Iris?

You can download Strong Iris 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 Strong Iris?

The hex code is #4452A1. In RGB it's 68, 82, 161, and in HSL it's 231°, 41%, 45%.

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