BLUES
Tardis Blue
#003B6F
Tardis Blue is #003B6F in HEX — rgb(0, 59, 111), hsl(208°, 100%, 22%), cmyk(100%, 47%, 0%, 56%).
Tardis Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 100%, 22%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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
RAL
Traffic Blue 5017
Dulux
Blue Expanse S41H8
Sherwin-Williams
Honorable Blue SW6811
Dutch Boy
Delft Blue 7447
Behr
December Eve 580F-7
Benjamin Moore
Patriot 2064-20
Dunn-Edwards
Nautical DEA139
Hallman-Lindsay
Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo
PPG
Brilliant Blue 1161-7
Vista Paint
Evening in Paris K-104
Kilz
Indigo RH220
Kobra
Blue 30
Valspar
Homecoming Blue 4009-9
Colorhouse
Petal .05 Petal-05
IKEA
IKEA122 122
Farrow & Ball
Pitch Blue 220
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
4/100
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
Tardis Blue 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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)
Recommended Finishes
Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)
Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.
Best Surfaces
Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins
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
Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.
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
color: #003B6F;background-color: #003B6F;--color-tardis-blue: #003B6F;colors: { 'tardis-blue': '#003B6F' }bg-[#003B6F] text-[#003B6F]$tardis-blue: #003B6F;Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #003B6F?
#003B6F is Tardis Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.
Is #003B6F warm or cool?
Tardis Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Tardis Blue?
Tardis Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.
What colors pair well with Tardis Blue?
Tardis Blue 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 Tardis Blue?
You can download Tardis 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 hex code for Tardis Blue?
The hex code is #003B6F. In RGB it's 0, 59, 111, and in HSL it's 208°, 100%, 22%.
