BLUES

Maharaja

#36456F

RGB 54, 69, 111 · HSL 224°, 35%, 32% · CMYK 51, 38, 0, 56

Maharaja is #36456F in HEX — rgb(54, 69, 111), hsl(224°, 35%, 32%), cmyk(51%, 38%, 0%, 56%).

Maharaja pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 224°, 35%, 32%. 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#36456F

RGB54, 69, 111

HSL224°, 35%, 32%

HSV224°, 51%, 44%

CMYK51, 38, 0, 56

Decimal3556719

CSS RGBrgb(54, 69, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(224, 35%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Maharaja 620F-7

Exact match

PPG

Daring Indigo 1166-7 · 13-25

ΔE 1.7 · #374874

Dulux

Bona Fide S41F8

ΔE 1.9 · #304671

Kilz

Indigo RH220

ΔE 2.9 · #314973

Benjamin Moore

Wizard CC-966

ΔE 3.5 · #41476E

Vista Paint

Midnight Interlude K-1243

ΔE 4.2 · #30466B

Sherwin-Williams

Dignified SW6538

ΔE 4.3 · #3B496D

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 5.1 · #313D6C

Dunn-Edwards

Nautical DEA139

ΔE 6.2 · #2E4A7D

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 6.3 · #465380

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 7.9 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.4 · #3A5170

RAL

Capri Blue 5019

ΔE 10.8 · #1B5583

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 11 · #195584

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 18.4 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 19.4 · #1F4992

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

#36456F

#6E5F35

Analogous

#35616E

#36456F

#42356E

Triadic

#36456F

#6E3544

#446E35

Split-Complementary

#36456F

#6E4235

#616E35

Tetradic

#36456F

#6E3561

#6E5F35

#356E42

Monochromatic

#080B11

#1C243B

#36456F

#4E64A2

#7C8EC0

Rectangle

#36456F

#5F356E

#6E5F35

#446E35

Compound

#36456F

#42356E

#6E5F35

#616E35

Variations

Lighter

#4C619D

#7889B6

#B3BBD1

Darker

#293659

#1C253E

#101525

Saturation

#494E5A

#35446E

#1B3889

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

9.38:1

AAA

vs Black

2.24:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#36456F

#34466F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#36456F

#43436B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#36456F

#304D48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Maharaja 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

#68606E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#36456F

Daylight 5500K

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

#556593

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#5A4F31

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: #36456F;

CSS — background

background-color: #36456F;

CSS Variable

--color-maharaja: #36456F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maharaja': '#36456F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#36456F] text-[#36456F]

SCSS

$maharaja: #36456F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #36456F?

#36456F is Maharaja, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #36456F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Maharaja?

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

What colors pair well with Maharaja?

Maharaja 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 Maharaja?

You can download Maharaja 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 Maharaja?

The hex code is #36456F. In RGB it's 54, 69, 111, and in HSL it's 224°, 35%, 32%.

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