BLUES

Blueprint

#49525D

RGB 73, 82, 93 · HSL 213°, 12%, 33% · CMYK 22, 12, 0, 64

Blueprint is #49525D in HEX — rgb(73, 82, 93), hsl(213°, 12%, 33%), cmyk(22%, 12%, 0%, 64%).

Blueprint pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 213°, 12%, 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#49525D

RGB73, 82, 93

HSL213°, 12%, 33%

HSV213°, 22%, 36%

CMYK22, 12, 0, 64

Decimal4805213

CSS RGBrgb(73, 82, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(213, 12%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blueprint S38B7

Exact match

Valspar

Gotham Gray 4009-3

ΔE 1.5 · #4A515A

Dunn-Edwards

Black Pearl DEA186

ΔE 1.8 · #4A4F5A

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 1.8 · #47535C

PPG

Soothing Sapphire 10-09

ΔE 1.9 · #48545D

Benjamin Moore

Hale HC-154

ΔE 2.5 · #444C57

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 2.5 · #495259

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 2.7 · #48535A

Sherwin-Williams

Mineral Gray SW2740

ΔE 2.7 · #515763

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 2.9 · #485761

Behr

Secret Society MQ5-10

ΔE 3 · #464E5D

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 4.1 · #3D4E57

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 4.5 · #474A51

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 6.5 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.1 · #575757

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 12.1 · #334059

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

#49525D

#5E554A

Analogous

#4A5D5E

#49525D

#4B4A5E

Triadic

#49525D

#5E4A53

#535E4A

Split-Complementary

#49525D

#5E4B4A

#5D5E4A

Tetradic

#49525D

#5E4A5D

#5E554A

#4A5E4B

Monochromatic

#0B0D0E

#282D33

#49525D

#6C7989

#95A0AC

Rectangle

#49525D

#554A5E

#5E554A

#535E4A

Compound

#49525D

#4B4A5E

#5E554A

#5D5E4A

Variations

Lighter

#687585

#8E97A3

#BEC3C8

Darker

#3B424C

#282E34

#171B1F

Saturation

#515457

#4A535E

#254F83

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

7.93:1

AAA

vs Black

2.65:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#49525D

#4C505D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49525D

#51515C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49525D

#485452

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blueprint 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

#766A61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49525D

Daylight 5500K

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

#636F85

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#594936

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: #49525D;

CSS — background

background-color: #49525D;

CSS Variable

--color-blueprint: #49525D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blueprint': '#49525D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49525D] text-[#49525D]

SCSS

$blueprint: #49525D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49525D?

#49525D is Blueprint, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #49525D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blueprint?

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

What colors pair well with Blueprint?

Blueprint 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 Blueprint?

You can download Blueprint 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 Blueprint?

The hex code is #49525D. In RGB it's 73, 82, 93, and in HSL it's 213°, 12%, 33%.

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