BLUES

Dark & Stormy

#353F51

RGB 53, 63, 81 · HSL 219°, 21%, 26% · CMYK 35, 22, 0, 68

Dark & Stormy is #353F51 in HEX — rgb(53, 63, 81), hsl(219°, 21%, 26%), cmyk(35%, 22%, 0%, 68%).

Dark & Stormy pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 219°, 21%, 26%. 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#353F51

RGB53, 63, 81

HSL219°, 21%, 26%

HSV219°, 35%, 32%

CMYK35, 22, 0, 68

Decimal3489617

CSS RGBrgb(53, 63, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(219, 21%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

North Sea Blue S40C9

ΔE 2.1 · #343D4C

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 2.1 · #343B4E

Behr

Indigo Ink HDC-CL-26A

ΔE 2.1 · #3B4354

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2061-10

ΔE 2.2 · #303A4C

Sherwin-Williams

Naval SW6244

ΔE 2.9 · #2F3D4C

Vista Paint

Grand Grape K-80

ΔE 3.3 · #3B465A

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 4.3 · #32425A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 4.6 · #334059

Valspar

Blue Coal 4011-3

ΔE 5.3 · #414450

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 5.6 · #41445C

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 5.7 · #3A405A

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 7.3 · #434750

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 8.4 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 9 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 11.4 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 13.6 · #1D375C

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

#353F51

#504634

Analogous

#344C50

#353F51

#393450

Triadic

#353F51

#50343E

#3E5034

Split-Complementary

#353F51

#503934

#4C5034

Tetradic

#353F51

#50344C

#504634

#345039

Monochromatic

#0A0C0F

#161A22

#353F51

#53627F

#7788A6

Rectangle

#353F51

#463450

#504634

#3E5034

Compound

#353F51

#393450

#504634

#4C5034

Variations

Lighter

#52617E

#7A88A2

#B3BAC7

Darker

#293241

#1C222D

#10141A

Saturation

#3E4146

#343E50

#1A366A

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

10.60:1

AAA

vs Black

1.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#353F51

#373E51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#353F51

#3D3D4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#353F51

#334240

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Dark & Stormy 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

#675C58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#353F51

Daylight 5500K

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

#54617C

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#463D2A

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: #353F51;

CSS — background

background-color: #353F51;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-&-stormy: #353F51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-&-stormy': '#353F51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#353F51] text-[#353F51]

SCSS

$dark-&-stormy: #353F51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #353F51?

#353F51 is Dark & Stormy, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #353F51 warm or cool?

Dark & Stormy reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark & Stormy?

Dark & Stormy works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Dark & Stormy?

Dark & Stormy 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 Dark & Stormy?

You can download Dark & Stormy 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 Dark & Stormy?

The hex code is #353F51. In RGB it's 53, 63, 81, and in HSL it's 219°, 21%, 26%.

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