BLUES

Regatta Bay

#34708A

RGB 52, 112, 138 · HSL 198°, 45%, 37% · CMYK 62, 19, 0, 46

Regatta Bay is #34708A in HEX — rgb(52, 112, 138), hsl(198°, 45%, 37%), cmyk(62%, 19%, 0%, 46%).

Regatta Bay pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 45%, 37%. 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#34708A

RGB52, 112, 138

HSL198°, 45%, 37%

HSV198°, 62%, 54%

CMYK62, 19, 0, 46

Decimal3436682

CSS RGBrgb(52, 112, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 45%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Regatta Bay 550F-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Crashing Waves DE5810

ΔE 2.5 · #3E6F87

Vista Paint

Tory Blue C-1373

ΔE 2.7 · #336E8C

Dulux

Harbour Blue S35C5

ΔE 2.9 · #407690

Hallman-Lindsay

Tory Blue historic-tory-blue

ΔE 3.2 · #2B708F

Benjamin Moore

Santa 776

ΔE 3.4 · #3B6F8D

Sherwin-Williams

Down Pour SW6516

ΔE 3.4 · #43718B

Valspar

Photogenic 5010-10

ΔE 3.9 · #447087

Kilz

Marine Bay RD100-01

ΔE 4.5 · #477188

PPG

Adventure 1151-6

ΔE 5.4 · #34788C

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 6 · #2A6478

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 11.4 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.5 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 12.4 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 14.1 · #427E83

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 15.7 · #1882B4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#34708A

#894D34

Analogous

#348978

#34708A

#344589

Triadic

#34708A

#89346F

#6F8934

Split-Complementary

#34708A

#893445

#897834

Tetradic

#34708A

#783489

#894D34

#458934

Monochromatic

#0A151A

#1F4251

#34708A

#4E9BBC

#85BAD1

Rectangle

#34708A

#4D3489

#894D34

#6F8934

Compound

#34708A

#344589

#894D34

#897834

Variations

Lighter

#4695B7

#7AADC3

#B5CED8

Darker

#285A6F

#1A3E4E

#0F242E

Saturation

#52636B

#346F89

#1A7AA3

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

5.48:1

vs Black

3.83:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#34708A

#56648B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#34708A

#696987

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#34708A

#31746F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Regatta Bay 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

#668183

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#34708A

Daylight 5500K

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

#5486A7

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6F4432

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: #34708A;

CSS — background

background-color: #34708A;

CSS Variable

--color-regatta-bay: #34708A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'regatta-bay': '#34708A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#34708A] text-[#34708A]

SCSS

$regatta-bay: #34708A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #34708A?

#34708A is Regatta Bay, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #34708A warm or cool?

Regatta Bay reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Regatta Bay?

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

What colors pair well with Regatta Bay?

Regatta Bay 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 Regatta Bay?

You can download Regatta Bay 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 Regatta Bay?

The hex code is #34708A. In RGB it's 52, 112, 138, and in HSL it's 198°, 45%, 37%.

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