BLUES
Scandinavian
#4F4F8D
Scandinavian is #4F4F8D in HEX — rgb(79, 79, 141), hsl(240°, 28%, 43%), cmyk(44%, 44%, 0%, 45%).
Scandinavian pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 240°, 28%, 43%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Benjamin Moore
Scandinavian 2068-30
Dulux
Purple Geisha SB8G7
Dunn-Edwards
Beaded Blue DE5909
Vista Paint
Petulant Pat K-64
Behr
Victorian Iris 650F-6
PPG
Eggplant 1247-7
Valspar
Homecoming Blue 4009-9
Hallman-Lindsay
Altar Of Heaven 1264
Sherwin-Williams
Fully Purple SW6983
Kilz
Sapphire Sequin RB120-02
Colorhouse
Petal .05 Petal-05
Kobra
Violet 25
Dutch Boy
Blue Sea VS-9451
RAL
Traffic Blue 5017
IKEA
IKEA128 128
Farrow & Ball
Pitch Blue 220
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
9/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Focused · Cooling
Scandinavian 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #4F4F8D?
#4F4F8D is Scandinavian, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.
Is #4F4F8D warm or cool?
Scandinavian reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Scandinavian?
Scandinavian works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.
What colors pair well with Scandinavian?
Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian?
You can download Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian?
The hex code is #4F4F8D. In RGB it's 79, 79, 141, and in HSL it's 240°, 28%, 43%.
