BLUES

Secret Society

#464E5D

RGB 70, 78, 93 · HSL 219°, 14%, 32% · CMYK 25, 16, 0, 64

Secret Society is #464E5D in HEX — rgb(70, 78, 93), hsl(219°, 14%, 32%), cmyk(25%, 16%, 0%, 64%).

Secret Society pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 219°, 14%, 32%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#464E5D

RGB70, 78, 93

HSL219°, 14%, 32%

HSV219°, 25%, 36%

CMYK25, 16, 0, 64

Decimal4607581

CSS RGBrgb(70, 78, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(219, 14%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Secret Society MQ5-10

Exact match

Kilz

Prussian Blue RD100-02

ΔE 1.5 · #444D5A

Dulux

Receding Night S41B7

ΔE 1.8 · #4A4F5C

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Reservoir DE5874

ΔE 1.9 · #424F5F

Valspar

Indigo Streamer 4010-4

ΔE 1.9 · #404C5B

PPG

Black Flame 1043-7

ΔE 2.1 · #484B5A

Benjamin Moore

Evening 833

ΔE 2.6 · #474A57

Vista Paint

China Aster C-1372

ΔE 2.9 · #494E61

Hallman-Lindsay

China Aster historic-china-aster

ΔE 3.3 · #444C60

Sherwin-Williams

Indigo Batik SW7602

ΔE 4.2 · #3E5063

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 4.9 · #434750

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 5.4 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 5.4 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 8.9 · #494F50

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.2 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.6 · #575757

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

#464E5D

#5D5546

Analogous

#465A5D

#464E5D

#4A465D

Triadic

#464E5D

#5D464E

#4E5D46

Split-Complementary

#464E5D

#5D4A46

#5A5D46

Tetradic

#464E5D

#5D465A

#5D5546

#465D4A

Monochromatic

#0B0C0F

#252A31

#464E5D

#677389

#919AAC

Rectangle

#464E5D

#55465D

#5D5546

#4E5D46

Compound

#464E5D

#4A465D

#5D5546

#5A5D46

Variations

Lighter

#646F85

#8B93A3

#BCC1C8

Darker

#383E4B

#262B34

#16191E

Saturation

#4E5155

#464E5D

#234480

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

8.37:1

AAA

vs Black

2.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#464E5D

#484D5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#464E5D

#4D4D5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#464E5D

#45504F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Secret Society 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

#746761

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#464E5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#616C85

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#574B34

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: #464E5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #464E5D;

CSS Variable

--color-secret-society: #464E5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'secret-society': '#464E5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#464E5D] text-[#464E5D]

SCSS

$secret-society: #464E5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #464E5D?

#464E5D is Secret Society, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #464E5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Secret Society?

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

What colors pair well with Secret Society?

Secret Society 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 Secret Society?

You can download Secret Society 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 Secret Society?

The hex code is #464E5D. In RGB it's 70, 78, 93, and in HSL it's 219°, 14%, 32%.

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