BLUES

Classic Royal Blue

#465380

RGB 70, 83, 128 · HSL 227°, 29%, 39% · CMYK 45, 35, 0, 50

Classic Royal Blue is #465380 in HEX — rgb(70, 83, 128), hsl(227°, 29%, 39%), cmyk(45%, 35%, 0%, 50%).

Classic Royal Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 227°, 29%, 39%. 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#465380

RGB70, 83, 128

HSL227°, 29%, 39%

HSV227°, 45%, 50%

CMYK45, 35, 0, 50

Decimal4608896

CSS RGBrgb(70, 83, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(227, 29%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

Exact match

Behr

Mozart PPU15-2

ΔE 0.9 · #485381

PPG

Blue Jewel 1167-7

ΔE 1.9 · #465383

Kilz

Darkening Sky RH230

ΔE 2.5 · #3E5382

Dulux

Wizard S41F7

ΔE 4.4 · #4D5D88

Benjamin Moore

Bistro 1421

ΔE 5.1 · #54598B

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 5.5 · #3C4C80

Vista Paint

Sailor's Eyes K-1241

ΔE 5.9 · #394778

Dunn-Edwards

Slumber DE5860

ΔE 6.8 · #2D517C

Hallman-Lindsay

Altar Of Heaven 1264

ΔE 7.1 · #4D4C80

RAL

Brillant Blue 5007

ΔE 7.4 · #3E5F8A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.9 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 10.2 · #195584

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 13.6 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 14 · #003B67

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 18.7 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#465380

#807447

Analogous

#477080

#465380

#574780

Triadic

#465380

#804753

#538047

Split-Complementary

#465380

#805747

#708047

Tetradic

#465380

#804770

#807447

#478057

Monochromatic

#10131E

#2B334F

#465380

#6876AC

#99A3C7

Rectangle

#465380

#744780

#807447

#538047

Compound

#465380

#574780

#807447

#708047

Variations

Lighter

#5E6EA7

#8B95B9

#BEC2D4

Darker

#374268

#252D48

#151A2A

Saturation

#5B5F6C

#475380

#233FA4

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

7.47:1

AAA

vs Black

2.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#465380

#435480

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#465380

#51517B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#465380

#405C56

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Classic Royal 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

#746B7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#465380

Daylight 5500K

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

#61709F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#6A613F

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: #465380;

CSS — background

background-color: #465380;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-royal-blue: #465380;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-royal-blue': '#465380' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#465380] text-[#465380]

SCSS

$classic-royal-blue: #465380;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #465380?

#465380 is Classic Royal Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #465380 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Royal Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Royal Blue?

Classic Royal 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 Classic Royal Blue?

You can download Classic Royal 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 Classic Royal Blue?

The hex code is #465380. In RGB it's 70, 83, 128, and in HSL it's 227°, 29%, 39%.

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