BLUES

Blue

#36394F

RGB 54, 57, 79 · HSL 233°, 19%, 26% · CMYK 32, 28, 0, 69

Blue is #36394F in HEX — rgb(54, 57, 79), hsl(233°, 19%, 26%), cmyk(32%, 28%, 0%, 69%).

Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 233°, 19%, 26%. 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

HEX#36394F

RGB54, 57, 79

HSL233°, 19%, 26%

HSV233°, 32%, 31%

CMYK32, 28, 0, 69

Decimal3553615

CSS RGBrgb(54, 57, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(233, 19%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Limo-scene N560-7

ΔE 1.9 · #333B51

Benjamin Moore

Old 2063-10

ΔE 2.7 · #2F364A

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 2.7 · #343B4E

Dulux

Blue Regal S43D9

ΔE 3.6 · #303148

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 3.9 · #3A405A

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 4.4 · #313048

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 4.5 · #334059

Vista Paint

Star-Studded C-619

ΔE 4.6 · #313F58

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 5.5 · #3B3C5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Star-studded 620

ΔE 5.6 · #32425A

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 7 · #2A2E4B

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 7.6 · #3E3B46

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 8.5 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 11.5 · #50414C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 11.5 · #1D375C

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 14.2 · #313536

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

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

#36394F

#4F4C36

Analogous

#36454F

#36394F

#3F364F

Triadic

#36394F

#4F3639

#394F36

Split-Complementary

#36394F

#4F3F36

#454F36

Tetradic

#36394F

#4F3645

#4F4C36

#364F3F

Monochromatic

#0A0B0F

#171821

#36394F

#55597C

#797EA4

Rectangle

#36394F

#4C364F

#4F4C36

#394F36

Compound

#36394F

#3F364F

#4F4C36

#454F36

Variations

Lighter

#54597C

#7B80A0

#B4B6C6

Darker

#2A2D40

#1D1F2C

#11121A

Saturation

#3F3F46

#36394F

#1B246A

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

11.32:1

AAA

vs Black

1.86:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#36394F

#333A4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#36394F

#39394D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#36394F

#343D3A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

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

#685756

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#36394F

Daylight 5500K

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

#555C7B

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.

#46432A

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: #36394F;

CSS — background

background-color: #36394F;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #36394F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#36394F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#36394F] text-[#36394F]

SCSS

$blue: #36394F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #36394F?

#36394F is Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #36394F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

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 Blue?

You can download 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 Blue?

The hex code is #36394F. In RGB it's 54, 57, 79, and in HSL it's 233°, 19%, 26%.

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