BLUES
Scandinavian Blue
#4E4E8C
Reading mid-tone, Scandinavian Blue lands in the blues family at HSL 240°, 28%, 43%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Scandinavian Blue 2068-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #4E4E8C?
#4E4E8C is Scandinavian Blue, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #4E4E8C warm or cool?
Scandinavian Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Scandinavian Blue?
Scandinavian Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Scandinavian Blue?
Scandinavian Blue pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Scandinavian Blue?
You can download Scandinavian 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 #4E4E8C?
#4E4E8C converts to RGB 78, 78, 140.