BLUES

Blasphemous Blue

#3356AA

RGB 51, 86, 170 · HSL 222°, 54%, 43% · CMYK 70, 49, 0, 33

Blasphemous Blue is #3356AA in HEX — rgb(51, 86, 170), hsl(222°, 54%, 43%), cmyk(70%, 49%, 0%, 33%).

Blasphemous Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 222°, 54%, 43%. 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#3356AA

RGB51, 86, 170

HSL222°, 54%, 43%

HSV222°, 70%, 67%

CMYK70, 49, 0, 33

Decimal3364522

CSS RGBrgb(51, 86, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(222, 54%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Optimum Blue M540-7

ΔE 2.7 · #2B50A2

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 8.2 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 8.3 · #1F4992

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 9.8 · #445397

Vista Paint

Cascade Twilight K-128

ΔE 10.6 · #224B8F

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2067-30

ΔE 11 · #375597

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 11.9 · #324A8B

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Chip DE5867

ΔE 12 · #1D5699

Dulux

Blue Sail S40H8 · SB8E7

ΔE 12.4 · #24589A

Valspar

Twinkle Night 4004-8C

ΔE 16.8 · #5A65A1

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 18.8 · #4A72B0

RAL

Sky Blue 5015

ΔE 19.3 · #2271B3

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 19.4 · #3C4C80

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 19.5 · #4B568A

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 19.6 · #776BAB

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 33 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#3356AA

#A98532

Analogous

#3291A9

#3356AA

#4A32A9

Triadic

#3356AA

#A93256

#56A932

Split-Complementary

#3356AA

#A94A32

#91A932

Tetradic

#3356AA

#A93291

#A98532

#32A94A

Monochromatic

#0F1A33

#21386E

#3356AA

#5A7DCE

#95ABDF

Rectangle

#3356AA

#8532A9

#A98532

#56A932

Compound

#3356AA

#4A32A9

#A98532

#91A932

Variations

Lighter

#4C72CA

#8098D0

#B9C4DF

Darker

#264489

#182E60

#0D1A39

Saturation

#5C677F

#3256A9

#194CC2

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

6.88:1

vs Black

3.05:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#3356AA

#2859AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3356AA

#5151A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3356AA

#1A695C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Blasphemous 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.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#666D9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3356AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#5372BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAED

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.

#886E32

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: #3356AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #3356AA;

CSS Variable

--color-blasphemous-blue: #3356AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blasphemous-blue': '#3356AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3356AA] text-[#3356AA]

SCSS

$blasphemous-blue: #3356AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3356AA?

#3356AA is Blasphemous Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3356AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blasphemous Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blasphemous Blue?

Blasphemous 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 Blasphemous Blue?

You can download Blasphemous 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 Blasphemous Blue?

The hex code is #3356AA. In RGB it's 51, 86, 170, and in HSL it's 222°, 54%, 43%.

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