BLUES

Limo-scene

#333B51

RGB 51, 59, 81 · HSL 224°, 23%, 26% · CMYK 37, 27, 0, 68

Limo-scene is #333B51 in HEX — rgb(51, 59, 81), hsl(224°, 23%, 26%), cmyk(37%, 27%, 0%, 68%).

Limo-scene pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 224°, 23%, 26%. 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

HEX#333B51

RGB51, 59, 81

HSL224°, 23%, 26%

HSV224°, 37%, 32%

CMYK37, 27, 0, 68

Decimal3357521

CSS RGBrgb(51, 59, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(224, 23%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Limo-scene N560-7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Black River Falls DEA189

ΔE 1.4 · #343E54

Benjamin Moore

Old 2063-10

ΔE 2.5 · #2F364A

Dulux

Winter Sea S40D9

ΔE 2.8 · #303F55

Vista Paint

Star-Studded C-619

ΔE 3 · #313F58

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 3.1 · #334059

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 3.6 · #3A405A

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 3.8 · #32425A

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 4.9 · #41445C

Sherwin-Williams

In the Navy SW9178

ΔE 5.1 · #283849

RAL

Ocean Blue 5020

ΔE 6.3 · #1D334A

Valspar

Blue Coal 4011-3

ΔE 8 · #414450

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 9.5 · #423A45

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 10.9 · #1D375C

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 12.2 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 14.3 · #313536

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

#333B51

#524933

Analogous

#334A52

#333B51

#3A3352

Triadic

#333B51

#52333B

#3B5233

Split-Complementary

#333B51

#523A33

#4A5233

Tetradic

#333B51

#52334A

#524933

#33523A

Monochromatic

#0A0B10

#161923

#333B51

#515D81

#7583A9

Rectangle

#333B51

#493352

#524933

#3B5233

Compound

#333B51

#3A3352

#524933

#4A5233

Variations

Lighter

#505D80

#7883A4

#B2B8C8

Darker

#282F42

#1B202E

#10131B

Saturation

#3E4047

#333B52

#1A2F6B

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

11.14:1

AAA

vs Black

1.89:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#333B51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#333B51

#3A3A4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#333B51

#313F3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Limo-scene 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

#665958

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#333B51

Daylight 5500K

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

#535E7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#463F2A

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: #333B51;

CSS — background

background-color: #333B51;

CSS Variable

--color-limo-scene: #333B51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'limo-scene': '#333B51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#333B51] text-[#333B51]

SCSS

$limo-scene: #333B51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #333B51?

#333B51 is Limo-scene, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #333B51 warm or cool?

Limo-scene reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Limo-scene?

Limo-scene works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Limo-scene?

Limo-scene 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 Limo-scene?

You can download Limo-scene 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 Limo-scene?

The hex code is #333B51. In RGB it's 51, 59, 81, and in HSL it's 224°, 23%, 26%.

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