BLUES

Midnight Dream

#1E3956

RGB 30, 57, 86 · HSL 211°, 48%, 23% · CMYK 65, 34, 0, 66

Midnight Dream is #1E3956 in HEX — rgb(30, 57, 86), hsl(211°, 48%, 23%), cmyk(65%, 34%, 0%, 66%).

Midnight Dream pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 211°, 48%, 23%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#1E3956
RGB30, 57, 86
HSL211°, 48%, 23%
HSV211°, 65%, 34%
CMYK65, 34, 0, 66
Decimal1980758
CSS RGBrgb(30, 57, 86)
CSS HSLhsl(211, 48%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Midnight Dream 570F-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Marine 2059-10

ΔE 3.5 · #1E3F5A

Vista Paint

Blazer Blue K-152

ΔE 3.5 · #243A52

Dulux

Antarctic Blue S38F9

ΔE 4.1 · #2B415C

Sherwin-Williams

Dress Blues SW9176

ΔE 4.6 · #2B4360

RAL

Ocean Blue 5020

ΔE 4.7 · #1D334A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 5.7 · #1D375C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 5.9 · #334059

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 6.1 · #32425A

Dunn-Edwards

Black River Falls DEA189

ΔE 7 · #343E54

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 7.7 · #3A405A

Kilz

Fountain Pen RC100-02

ΔE 7.8 · #354A67

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.7 · #3A5170

Valspar

Dark Iris 4009-5

ΔE 12.9 · #3A5367

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 16.4 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 18.5 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#1E3956
#573C1E

Analogous

#1E5657
#1E3956
#1F1E57

Triadic

#1E3956
#571E3A
#3A571E

Split-Complementary

#1E3956
#571F1E
#56571E

Tetradic

#1E3956
#571E56
#573C1E
#1E571F

Monochromatic

#070D13
#0B141E
#1E3956
#325F8F
#4E85C1

Rectangle

#1E3956
#3C1E57
#573C1E
#3A571E

Compound

#1E3956
#1F1E57
#573C1E
#56571E

Variations

Lighter

#336091
#5988B9
#A3BAD1

Darker

#172E47
#0F2031
#08121D

Saturation

#323A43
#1E3A57
#0F3966

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)

Aa

vs White

11.83:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1E3956
#283556

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1E3956
#353553

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1E3956
#193E3A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Midnight Dream 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

#56575C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1E3956

Daylight 5500K

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

#435C80

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#46331E

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 / 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

CSS — color 
color: #1E3956;
CSS — background 
background-color: #1E3956;
CSS Variable 
--color-midnight-dream: #1E3956;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'midnight-dream': '#1E3956' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#1E3956] text-[#1E3956]
SCSS 
$midnight-dream: #1E3956;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1E3956?

#1E3956 is Midnight Dream, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1E3956 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midnight Dream?

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

What colors pair well with Midnight Dream?

Midnight Dream 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 Midnight Dream?

You can download Midnight Dream 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 Midnight Dream?

The hex code is #1E3956. In RGB it's 30, 57, 86, and in HSL it's 211°, 48%, 23%.

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