BLUES

Rain Storm

#255363

RGB 37, 83, 99 · HSL 195°, 46%, 27% · CMYK 63, 16, 0, 61

Rain Storm is #255363 in HEX — rgb(37, 83, 99), hsl(195°, 46%, 27%), cmyk(63%, 16%, 0%, 61%).

Rain Storm pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 195°, 46%, 27%. 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#255363

RGB37, 83, 99

HSL195°, 46%, 27%

HSV195°, 63%, 39%

CMYK63, 16, 0, 61

Decimal2446179

CSS RGBrgb(37, 83, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 46%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rain Storm 530F-7

Exact match

Dulux

Juggernaut S34C8

ΔE 1.5 · #255567

Sherwin-Williams

Marea Baja SW9185

ΔE 2.1 · #2E5464

PPG

Blue Bayberry 1149-7

ΔE 2.5 · #2D5360

Benjamin Moore

Slate 2058-20

ΔE 4.2 · #19556B

Dunn-Edwards

Navy Teal DE5832

ΔE 4.7 · #20576E

Vista Paint

Under the Sea K-176

ΔE 4.9 · #34545E

Valspar

Shaded Lake 5011-9

ΔE 5.2 · #285F6F

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 5.3 · #025669

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 5.3 · #30555D

Kilz

Wild River RE100-02

ΔE 8.5 · #3D6775

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 9 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10.1 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 11.4 · #006673

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.4 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 14 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#255363

#653525

Analogous

#256555

#255363

#253565

Triadic

#255363

#652555

#556525

Split-Complementary

#255363

#652535

#655525

Tetradic

#255363

#552565

#653525

#356525

Monochromatic

#071013

#11262D

#255363

#3A849C

#5FABC4

Rectangle

#255363

#352565

#653525

#556525

Compound

#255363

#253565

#653525

#655525

Variations

Lighter

#39829B

#64A5BB

#A9C8D3

Darker

#1C4452

#132F39

#0A1C22

Saturation

#3B4A4E

#255565

#135E77

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

8.41:1

AAA

vs Black

2.50:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#255363

#404964

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#255363

#4D4D61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#255363

#245552

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Rain Storm 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

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How it looks under different light

#5B6B65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#255363

Daylight 5500K

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

#48708A

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#512F24

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: #255363;

CSS — background

background-color: #255363;

CSS Variable

--color-rain-storm: #255363;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rain-storm': '#255363' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#255363] text-[#255363]

SCSS

$rain-storm: #255363;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #255363?

#255363 is Rain Storm, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #255363 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rain Storm?

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

What colors pair well with Rain Storm?

Rain Storm 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 Rain Storm?

You can download Rain Storm 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 Rain Storm?

The hex code is #255363. In RGB it's 37, 83, 99, and in HSL it's 195°, 46%, 27%.

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