BLUES
Blue Velvet
#353A44
Blue Velvet is #353A44 in HEX — rgb(53, 58, 68), hsl(220°, 12%, 24%), cmyk(22%, 15%, 0%, 73%).
Blue Velvet pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 220°, 12%, 24%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Dulux
Blue Velvet S40B9
Behr
Catwalk N550-7
Benjamin Moore
Polo 2062-10
Vista Paint
In the Navy K-800
Hallman-Lindsay
Octavius 522
Valspar
Twilight Purple 4010-2
RAL
Granite Grey 7026
Sherwin-Williams
Anchors Aweigh SW9179
PPG
Wright Midnight FLLW36
Kilz
Night Magic RM230
IKEA
IKEA163 163
Dunn-Edwards
Old Mill DEA185
Colorhouse
Nourish .06 Nourish-06
Kobra
Black 44
Farrow & Ball
Paean Black 294
Dutch Boy
Dark Chocolate D-6782
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
4/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Focused · Cooling
Blue Velvet 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #353A44?
#353A44 is Blue Velvet, a deep blue with a cool undertone.
Is #353A44 warm or cool?
Blue Velvet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.
What colors pair well with Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet 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 Blue Velvet?
You can download Blue Velvet 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 Blue Velvet?
The hex code is #353A44. In RGB it's 53, 58, 68, and in HSL it's 220°, 12%, 24%.
