BLUES

Snoop

#49566B

RGB 73, 86, 107 · HSL 217°, 19%, 35% · CMYK 32, 20, 0, 58

Snoop is #49566B in HEX — rgb(73, 86, 107), hsl(217°, 19%, 35%), cmyk(32%, 20%, 0%, 58%).

Snoop pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 217°, 19%, 35%. 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#49566B

RGB73, 86, 107

HSL217°, 19%, 35%

HSV217°, 32%, 42%

CMYK32, 20, 0, 58

Decimal4806251

CSS RGBrgb(73, 86, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(217, 19%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Snoop S40C7

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Into The Stratosphere 627

ΔE 2.2 · #425267

Benjamin Moore

Kensington 840 · CC-780

ΔE 2.4 · #4C5B72

Vista Paint

Into the Stratosphere C-626

ΔE 2.8 · #415065

Behr

Harbour (marquee) QE-55

ΔE 2.9 · #485869

Kilz

Saxophone Solo RC290-02

ΔE 3.3 · #3F556C

Valspar

Mystified 4011-8

ΔE 3.5 · #48536D

Sherwin-Williams

Indigo Batik SW7602

ΔE 3.7 · #3E5063

PPG

Admiralty 1042-7

ΔE 3.7 · #404E61

Dunn-Edwards

Luna Pier DE5888

ΔE 3.8 · #414D62

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 4.3 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 7 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 7.2 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.8 · #334059

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 9.9 · #434750

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.8 · #4C6A74

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

#49566B

#6A5D48

Analogous

#48666A

#49566B

#4C486A

Triadic

#49566B

#6A4855

#556A48

Split-Complementary

#49566B

#6A4C48

#666A48

Tetradic

#49566B

#6A4866

#6A5D48

#486A4C

Monochromatic

#0A0C0F

#29313D

#49566B

#677A98

#95A2B7

Rectangle

#49566B

#5D486A

#6A5D48

#556A48

Compound

#49566B

#4C486A

#6A5D48

#666A48

Variations

Lighter

#637592

#8B98AC

#BDC3CD

Darker

#394456

#272F3B

#161B23

Saturation

#54585E

#48556A

#244D8E

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

7.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#49566B

#4D546B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49566B

#545469

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49566B

#475A57

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Snoop 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

#766D6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49566B

Daylight 5500K

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

#637290

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.

#5F5039

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: #49566B;

CSS — background

background-color: #49566B;

CSS Variable

--color-snoop: #49566B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'snoop': '#49566B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49566B] text-[#49566B]

SCSS

$snoop: #49566B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49566B?

#49566B is Snoop, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #49566B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Snoop?

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

What colors pair well with Snoop?

Snoop 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 Snoop?

You can download Snoop 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 Snoop?

The hex code is #49566B. In RGB it's 73, 86, 107, and in HSL it's 217°, 19%, 35%.

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