BLUES

Opera Glasses

#355363

RGB 53, 83, 99 · HSL 201°, 30%, 30% · CMYK 46, 16, 0, 61

Opera Glasses is #355363 in HEX — rgb(53, 83, 99), hsl(201°, 30%, 30%), cmyk(46%, 16%, 0%, 61%).

Opera Glasses pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 30%, 30%. 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#355363

RGB53, 83, 99

HSL201°, 30%, 30%

HSV201°, 46%, 39%

CMYK46, 16, 0, 61

Decimal3494755

CSS RGBrgb(53, 83, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 30%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Opera Glasses MQ5-24

Exact match

Valspar

Boisterous Blue 4009-6

ΔE 1.7 · #375264

Dulux

Sailing Safari S35B7

ΔE 2 · #395160

Hallman-Lindsay

Day Spa 634

ΔE 2.3 · #3D5463

Sherwin-Williams

Marea Baja SW9185

ΔE 2.3 · #2E5464

Dunn-Edwards

Summer Night DE5811

ΔE 2.5 · #36576A

PPG

Regatta Bay 1154-7

ΔE 3.1 · #2D5367

Vista Paint

Day Spa C-633

ΔE 3.2 · #3E5261

Benjamin Moore

Summer 777

ΔE 3.6 · #35596D

Kilz

Saxophone Solo RC290-02

ΔE 5.7 · #3F556C

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 5.9 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 6.4 · #485761

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 9.3 · #2A6478

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.1 · #4C6A74

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.3 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.4 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#355363

#634636

Analogous

#36635D

#355363

#363C63

Triadic

#355363

#633653

#536336

Split-Complementary

#355363

#63363C

#635D36

Tetradic

#355363

#5D3663

#634636

#3C6336

Monochromatic

#090E11

#1B2A32

#355363

#507D95

#7AA2B8

Rectangle

#355363

#463663

#634636

#536336

Compound

#355363

#363C63

#634636

#635D36

Variations

Lighter

#4F7A92

#799CAF

#B3C4CE

Darker

#2A4350

#1C2E38

#101B21

Saturation

#464F53

#365363

#1B5B7E

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

8.17:1

AAA

vs Black

2.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#355363

#454C64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#355363

#4F4F61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#355363

#345553

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Opera Glasses 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

#676B65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#355363

Daylight 5500K

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

#54708A

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.

#523C30

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: #355363;

CSS — background

background-color: #355363;

CSS Variable

--color-opera-glasses: #355363;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'opera-glasses': '#355363' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#355363] text-[#355363]

SCSS

$opera-glasses: #355363;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #355363?

#355363 is Opera Glasses, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #355363 warm or cool?

Opera Glasses reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Opera Glasses?

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

What colors pair well with Opera Glasses?

Opera Glasses 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 Opera Glasses?

You can download Opera Glasses 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 Opera Glasses?

The hex code is #355363. In RGB it's 53, 83, 99, and in HSL it's 201°, 30%, 30%.

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