BLUES

Flip

#45747E

RGB 69, 116, 126 · HSL 191°, 29%, 38% · CMYK 45, 8, 0, 51

Flip is #45747E in HEX — rgb(69, 116, 126), hsl(191°, 29%, 38%), cmyk(45%, 8%, 0%, 51%).

Flip pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 29%, 38%. 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#45747E

RGB69, 116, 126

HSL191°, 29%, 38%

HSV191°, 45%, 49%

CMYK45, 8, 0, 51

Decimal4551806

CSS RGBrgb(69, 116, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 29%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Flip S32B6

ΔE 1.6 · #45767E

Sherwin-Williams

Silken Peacock SW9059

ΔE 3.1 · #427584

Kilz

Wharf Blue RE280-02

ΔE 3.2 · #3D6C77

Vista Paint

Ocean Blues K-177

ΔE 3.4 · #497786

PPG

Vining Ivy 1148-6

ΔE 3.4 · #4B7378

Benjamin Moore

Coat 763

ΔE 3.7 · #3D6D7B

Dunn-Edwards

Mysterious Blue DE5768

ΔE 3.8 · #3E7A85

Valspar

Ocean Slumber 5004-8C

ΔE 4 · #3D6F74

Behr

Myth 740F-5

ΔE 4.2 · #51757A

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 5 · #447F8A

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 6 · #4C6A74

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 6 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 6.2 · #317983

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 6.6 · #256D7B

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 8 · #587675

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 18.7 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#45747E

#7D4F45

Analogous

#457D6B

#45747E

#45577D

Triadic

#45747E

#7D4573

#737D45

Split-Complementary

#45747E

#7D4557

#7D6B45

Tetradic

#45747E

#6B457D

#7D4F45

#577D45

Monochromatic

#0E181A

#2A454C

#45747E

#649DAA

#96BCC5

Rectangle

#45747E

#4F457D

#7D4F45

#737D45

Compound

#45747E

#45577D

#7D4F45

#7D6B45

Variations

Lighter

#5C98A5

#89AFB8

#BCCFD3

Darker

#365C65

#244046

#152629

Saturation

#586669

#45737D

#22889F

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

5.18:1

vs Black

4.05:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#45747E

#61687F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#45747E

#6E6E7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#45747E

#457572

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Flip 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

#73847A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#45747E

Daylight 5500K

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

#60899E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#67453E

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: #45747E;

CSS — background

background-color: #45747E;

CSS Variable

--color-flip: #45747E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flip': '#45747E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#45747E] text-[#45747E]

SCSS

$flip: #45747E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #45747E?

#45747E is Flip, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #45747E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flip?

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

What colors pair well with Flip?

Flip 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 Flip?

You can download Flip 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 Flip?

The hex code is #45747E. In RGB it's 69, 116, 126, and in HSL it's 191°, 29%, 38%.

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