NEUTRALS
Midnight Blue
#494E52
Sitting at HSL 207°, 6%, 30%, Midnight Blue reads deep and cool. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers pair it with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Midnight Blue 1638
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Midnight Blue
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #494E52?
#494E52 is Midnight Blue, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #494E52 warm or cool?
Midnight Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Midnight Blue?
Midnight Blue works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Midnight Blue?
Midnight Blue pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Midnight Blue?
You can download Midnight 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 RGB value of #494E52?
#494E52 converts to RGB 73, 78, 82.