BLUES

Aristocratic Blue

#354655

RGB 53, 70, 85 · HSL 208°, 23%, 27% · CMYK 38, 18, 0, 67

Aristocratic Blue is #354655 in HEX — rgb(53, 70, 85), hsl(208°, 23%, 27%), cmyk(38%, 18%, 0%, 67%).

Aristocratic Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 23%, 27%. 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#354655

RGB53, 70, 85

HSL208°, 23%, 27%

HSV208°, 38%, 33%

CMYK38, 18, 0, 67

Decimal3491413

CSS RGBrgb(53, 70, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 23%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Washington CW-630

ΔE 1.7 · #314757

Dulux

Dilly Blue S36B8

ΔE 2 · #354A5A

Behr

Sled 750F-6

ΔE 2.3 · #324450

PPG

Cavalry 1041-7

ΔE 3.2 · #3F4C5A

Dunn-Edwards

Parisian Night DEA184

ΔE 3.4 · #3F4855

Valspar

Indigo Streamer 4010-4

ΔE 3.5 · #404C5B

Sherwin-Williams

Naval SW6244

ΔE 3.9 · #2F3D4C

Vista Paint

Grand Grape K-80

ΔE 4.2 · #3B465A

Kilz

Prussian Blue RD100-02

ΔE 4.7 · #444D5A

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 5.2 · #3D4E57

Hallman-Lindsay

China Aster historic-china-aster

ΔE 5.9 · #444C60

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 6.1 · #434750

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 7.4 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 8 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 10.6 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 14 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#354655

#554435

Analogous

#355554

#354655

#353655

Triadic

#354655

#553546

#465535

Split-Complementary

#354655

#553536

#555435

Tetradic

#354655

#543555

#554435

#365535

Monochromatic

#0A0D10

#181F26

#354655

#526D84

#7893AB

Rectangle

#354655

#443555

#554435

#465535

Compound

#354655

#353655

#554435

#555435

Variations

Lighter

#526C82

#7991A5

#B3BFC8

Darker

#2A3844

#1C272F

#10161C

Saturation

#40454A

#354655

#1B486F

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

9.73:1

AAA

vs Black

2.16:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#354655

#3C4256

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#354655

#434353

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#354655

#344846

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Aristocratic Blue 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

#67615B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#354655

Daylight 5500K

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

#54667F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#493A2C

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: #354655;

CSS — background

background-color: #354655;

CSS Variable

--color-aristocratic-blue: #354655;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aristocratic-blue': '#354655' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#354655] text-[#354655]

SCSS

$aristocratic-blue: #354655;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #354655?

#354655 is Aristocratic Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #354655 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aristocratic Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Aristocratic Blue?

Aristocratic Blue 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 Aristocratic Blue?

You can download Aristocratic 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 Aristocratic Blue?

The hex code is #354655. In RGB it's 53, 70, 85, and in HSL it's 208°, 23%, 27%.

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