BLUES

Blue Burst

#3097D0

RGB 48, 151, 208 · HSL 201°, 63%, 50% · CMYK 77, 27, 0, 18

Blue Burst is #3097D0 in HEX — rgb(48, 151, 208), hsl(201°, 63%, 50%), cmyk(77%, 27%, 0%, 18%).

Blue Burst pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 63%, 50%. 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#3097D0

RGB48, 151, 208

HSL201°, 63%, 50%

HSV201°, 77%, 82%

CMYK77, 27, 0, 18

Decimal3184592

CSS RGBrgb(48, 151, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 63%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Blue Burst 4008-10B

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Splish Splash DE5844

ΔE 1.5 · #3194CE

PPG

Sorcerer 1240-5

ΔE 1.8 · #3398CE

Benjamin Moore

Utah 2065-40

ΔE 2.2 · #1D95D1

Dulux

Boyzone S35H4

ΔE 2.9 · #2A9DD5

Behr

Celebration Blue MQ4-57

ΔE 4.4 · #008DC8

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamic Blue SW6958

ΔE 4.9 · #0192C6

Kilz

Hero Blue RD280-02

ΔE 6.6 · #1898C8

Vista Paint

Breathtaking Blue K-130

ΔE 6.9 · #569AD7

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 8.7 · #1882B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Acapulco Dive 639

ΔE 8.9 · #65A7DD

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 9.1 · #3B83BD

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 11.7 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 18.8 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 24 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 31.3 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#3097D0

#D0672F

Analogous

#2FD0B8

#3097D0

#2F47D0

Triadic

#3097D0

#D02F98

#98D02F

Split-Complementary

#3097D0

#D02F47

#D0B82F

Tetradic

#3097D0

#B82FD0

#D0672F

#47D02F

Monochromatic

#133D53

#216A91

#3097D0

#6EB7DE

#ACD6EC

Rectangle

#3097D0

#672FD0

#D0672F

#98D02F

Compound

#3097D0

#2F47D0

#D0672F

#D0B82F

Variations

Lighter

#59ACD9

#8ABFDB

#BFD8E6

Darker

#237AA9

#165577

#0B3246

Saturation

#678798

#2F98D0

#189FE7

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

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.46:1

Deuteranopia

#3097D0

#6987D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3097D0

#8C8CCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3097D0

#1DA198

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blue Burst 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

#639EB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3097D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#51A3DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#A65B32

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #3097D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #3097D0;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-burst: #3097D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-burst': '#3097D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3097D0] text-[#3097D0]

SCSS

$blue-burst: #3097D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3097D0?

#3097D0 is Blue Burst, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3097D0 warm or cool?

Blue Burst reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Blue Burst?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Burst?

Blue Burst 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 Blue Burst?

You can download Blue Burst 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 Blue Burst?

The hex code is #3097D0. In RGB it's 48, 151, 208, and in HSL it's 201°, 63%, 50%.

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