BLUES

Homecoming Blue

#484E83

RGB 72, 78, 131 · HSL 234°, 29%, 40% · CMYK 45, 40, 0, 49

Homecoming Blue is #484E83 in HEX — rgb(72, 78, 131), hsl(234°, 29%, 40%), cmyk(45%, 40%, 0%, 49%).

Homecoming Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 234°, 29%, 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#484E83

RGB72, 78, 131

HSL234°, 29%, 40%

HSV234°, 45%, 51%

CMYK45, 40, 0, 49

Decimal4738691

CSS RGBrgb(72, 78, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(234, 29%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Altar Of Heaven 1264

ΔE 2.3 · #4D4C80

Behr

Boudoir Blue MQ5-48

ΔE 3.2 · #444E88

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 3.3 · #3C4C80

Dunn-Edwards

Dive In DE5895

ΔE 3.6 · #3C4D85

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 3.6 · #4B568A

Benjamin Moore

Basic CC-968

ΔE 4 · #40467E

Vista Paint

Altar of Heaven C-1263

ΔE 4.1 · #4A477E

PPG

Blue Jewel 1167-7

ΔE 4.5 · #465383

Dulux

Regalia S42H8

ΔE 5.3 · #414674

RAL

Brillant Blue 5007

ΔE 12.5 · #3E5F8A

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 13.8 · #195584

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 14.1 · #1F4992

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 15.4 · #003B67

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 15.7 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 18.3 · #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

#484E83

#847E48

Analogous

#486C84

#484E83

#604884

Triadic

#484E83

#84484E

#4E8448

Split-Complementary

#484E83

#846048

#6C8448

Tetradic

#484E83

#84486C

#847E48

#488460

Monochromatic

#121421

#2D3152

#484E83

#6B72AE

#9CA1C9

Rectangle

#484E83

#7E4884

#847E48

#4E8448

Compound

#484E83

#604884

#847E48

#6C8448

Variations

Lighter

#6168A8

#8D91BA

#BFC1D4

Darker

#393E6A

#262A4A

#16182C

Saturation

#5D5F6F

#484E84

#2431A8

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

#484E83

#3E5383

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#484E83

#4D4D7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#484E83

#415952

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Homecoming 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

#75677D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#484E83

Daylight 5500K

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

#636CA2

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.

#6C6841

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: #484E83;

CSS — background

background-color: #484E83;

CSS Variable

--color-homecoming-blue: #484E83;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'homecoming-blue': '#484E83' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#484E83] text-[#484E83]

SCSS

$homecoming-blue: #484E83;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #484E83?

#484E83 is Homecoming Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #484E83 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Homecoming Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Homecoming Blue?

Homecoming 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 Homecoming Blue?

You can download Homecoming 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 Homecoming Blue?

The hex code is #484E83. In RGB it's 72, 78, 131, and in HSL it's 234°, 29%, 40%.

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