BLUES

China Aster

#494E61

RGB 73, 78, 97 · HSL 227°, 14%, 33% · CMYK 25, 20, 0, 62

China Aster is #494E61 in HEX — rgb(73, 78, 97), hsl(227°, 14%, 33%), cmyk(25%, 20%, 0%, 62%).

China Aster pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 227°, 14%, 33%. 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#494E61

RGB73, 78, 97

HSL227°, 14%, 33%

HSV227°, 25%, 38%

CMYK25, 20, 0, 62

Decimal4804193

CSS RGBrgb(73, 78, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(227, 14%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

China Aster C-1372

Exact match

Kilz

India Ink RB100-01

ΔE 1.2 · #4C5064

Hallman-Lindsay

China Aster historic-china-aster

ΔE 1.6 · #444C60

Dulux

Voyager S41C7

ΔE 1.9 · #4D5162

Dunn-Edwards

Legendary Purple DE5930

ΔE 2.4 · #4E4E63

Benjamin Moore

Approaching CSP-535

ΔE 2.5 · #4C4B5D

PPG

Black Flame 1043-7

ΔE 2.8 · #484B5A

Behr

Secret Society MQ5-10

ΔE 2.9 · #464E5D

Valspar

Indigo Streamer 4010-4

ΔE 4.1 · #404C5B

Sherwin-Williams

Indigo Batik SW7602

ΔE 4.7 · #3E5063

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 6.5 · #4D5B6A

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 7 · #434750

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 7.7 · #485761

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8.1 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.1 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 12.6 · #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

#494E61

#605B48

Analogous

#485960

#494E61

#4F4860

Triadic

#494E61

#60484D

#4D6048

Split-Complementary

#494E61

#604F48

#596048

Tetradic

#494E61

#604859

#605B48

#48604F

Monochromatic

#0B0C0F

#272A34

#494E61

#69718C

#9399AE

Rectangle

#494E61

#5B4860

#605B48

#4D6048

Compound

#494E61

#4F4860

#605B48

#596048

Variations

Lighter

#666D87

#8C92A5

#BDC0C9

Darker

#393E4D

#272A35

#17181F

Saturation

#515258

#484D60

#243984

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

8.25:1

AAA

vs Black

2.55:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#494E61

#484E61

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#494E61

#4D4D5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#494E61

#47514F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

China Aster 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

#766764

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#494E61

Daylight 5500K

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

#636C88

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.

#595236

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: #494E61;

CSS — background

background-color: #494E61;

CSS Variable

--color-china-aster: #494E61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'china-aster': '#494E61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#494E61] text-[#494E61]

SCSS

$china-aster: #494E61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494E61?

#494E61 is China Aster, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #494E61 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with China Aster?

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

What colors pair well with China Aster?

China Aster 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 China Aster?

You can download China Aster 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 China Aster?

The hex code is #494E61. In RGB it's 73, 78, 97, and in HSL it's 227°, 14%, 33%.

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