NEUTRALS

Sceptre Blue

#353542

RGB 53, 53, 66 · HSL 240°, 11%, 23% · CMYK 20, 20, 0, 74

Sceptre Blue is #353542 in HEX — rgb(53, 53, 66), hsl(240°, 11%, 23%), cmyk(20%, 20%, 0%, 74%).

Sceptre Blue pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 11%, 23%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#353542

RGB53, 53, 66

HSL240°, 11%, 23%

HSV240°, 20%, 26%

CMYK20, 20, 0, 74

Decimal3487042

CSS RGBrgb(53, 53, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 11%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sceptre Blue S43B9

Exact match

Behr

Dark Burgundy Wine BXC-09

ΔE 2.3 · #353343

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2069-10

ΔE 2.8 · #3D3946

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 3.5 · #3E3B46

Sherwin-Williams

Anchors Aweigh SW9179

ΔE 3.8 · #2B3441

Vista Paint

Pantry Plum K-88

ΔE 4.4 · #3D3F4C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 4.7 · #423A45

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 5 · #38393F

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 5.1 · #343B4E

RAL

Granite Grey 7026

ΔE 5.5 · #2F353B

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 6.2 · #404149

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 7.8 · #313048

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 8.4 · #494248

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 8.4 · #313536

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.7 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 13.7 · #392A27

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

A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#353542

#414134

Analogous

#343B41

#353542

#3B3441

Triadic

#353542

#413434

#344134

Split-Complementary

#353542

#413B34

#3B4134

Tetradic

#353542

#41343B

#414134

#34413B

Monochromatic

#0B0B0E

#121217

#353542

#56566C

#7A7A94

Rectangle

#353542

#413441

#414134

#344134

Compound

#353542

#3B3441

#414134

#3B4134

Variations

Lighter

#57576D

#7E7E94

#B5B5C0

Darker

#2A2A34

#1C1C24

#101015

Saturation

#39393D

#343441

#1A1A5B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

12.07:1

AAA

vs Black

1.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#353542

#333642

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#353542

#353540

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#353542

#343736

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sceptre Blue gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#67544D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#353542

Daylight 5500K

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

#545971

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3E3E25

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #353542;

CSS — background

background-color: #353542;

CSS Variable

--color-sceptre-blue: #353542;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sceptre-blue': '#353542' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#353542] text-[#353542]

SCSS

$sceptre-blue: #353542;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #353542?

#353542 is Sceptre Blue, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #353542 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sceptre Blue?

Sceptre Blue works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Sceptre Blue?

Sceptre Blue pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sceptre Blue?

You can download Sceptre 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 Sceptre Blue?

The hex code is #353542. In RGB it's 53, 53, 66, and in HSL it's 240°, 11%, 23%.

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