BLUES

Evening Magic

#343C79

RGB 52, 60, 121 · HSL 233°, 40%, 34% · CMYK 57, 50, 0, 53

Evening Magic is #343C79 in HEX — rgb(52, 60, 121), hsl(233°, 40%, 34%), cmyk(57%, 50%, 0%, 53%).

Evening Magic pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 233°, 40%, 34%. 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#343C79

RGB52, 60, 121

HSL233°, 40%, 34%

HSV233°, 57%, 47%

CMYK57, 50, 0, 53

Decimal3423353

CSS RGBrgb(52, 60, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(233, 40%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Evening Magic K-96

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 3.4 · #354079

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 4.2 · #243973

Behr

Muscat Grape M560-7

ΔE 4.4 · #443E7B

Dunn-Edwards

Indigo Night DEA138

ΔE 5.8 · #324680

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 7.2 · #4D4985

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 7.8 · #1E2D6E

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 9.7 · #3C4C80

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 9.7 · #484E83

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 10 · #1F4992

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 10.1 · #445397

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 12.5 · #243F90

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 12.9 · #4B568A

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 19.2 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 22.7 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 27.9 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#343C79

#797134

Analogous

#345F79

#343C79

#4F3479

Triadic

#343C79

#79343C

#3C7934

Split-Complementary

#343C79

#794F34

#5F7934

Tetradic

#343C79

#79345F

#797134

#34794F

Monochromatic

#080912

#1D2244

#343C79

#4B57AF

#7E87C8

Rectangle

#343C79

#713479

#797134

#3C7934

Compound

#343C79

#4F3479

#797134

#5F7934

Variations

Lighter

#4853A9

#7880BC

#B4B7D5

Darker

#282F62

#1B2045

#0F1229

Saturation

#4C4F61

#343C79

#1A2893

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

10.15:1

AAA

vs Black

2.07:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#343C79

#254279

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#343C79

#3B3B73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#343C79

#2A4A41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Evening Magic 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

#665A76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#343C79

Daylight 5500K

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

#545F9A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E9EC

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.

#635D31

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: #343C79;

CSS — background

background-color: #343C79;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-magic: #343C79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-magic': '#343C79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#343C79] text-[#343C79]

SCSS

$evening-magic: #343C79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #343C79?

#343C79 is Evening Magic, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #343C79 warm or cool?

Evening Magic reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Evening Magic?

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

What colors pair well with Evening Magic?

Evening Magic 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 Evening Magic?

You can download Evening Magic 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 Evening Magic?

The hex code is #343C79. In RGB it's 52, 60, 121, and in HSL it's 233°, 40%, 34%.

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