BLUES

Compass Blue

#37485E

RGB 55, 72, 94 · HSL 214°, 26%, 29% · CMYK 41, 23, 0, 63

Compass Blue is #37485E in HEX — rgb(55, 72, 94), hsl(214°, 26%, 29%), cmyk(41%, 23%, 0%, 63%).

Compass Blue pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 26%, 29%. 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#37485E

RGB55, 72, 94

HSL214°, 26%, 29%

HSV214°, 41%, 37%

CMYK41, 23, 0, 63

Decimal3623006

CSS RGBrgb(55, 72, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 26%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Compass Blue MQ5-54

Exact match

Dulux

Master S39C8

ΔE 1.8 · #3A4C61

Vista Paint

Grand Grape K-80

ΔE 2.3 · #3B465A

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Peace 592

ΔE 2.8 · #3A4A64

Dunn-Edwards

Luna Pier DE5888

ΔE 3 · #414D62

PPG

Admiralty 1042-7

ΔE 3.5 · #404E61

Benjamin Moore

Jet CC-870

ΔE 3.7 · #424B63

Sherwin-Williams

Indigo Batik SW7602

ΔE 3.9 · #3E5063

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 4.2 · #334059

Kilz

Fountain Pen RC100-02

ΔE 4.5 · #354A67

Valspar

Indigo Streamer 4010-4

ΔE 5.1 · #404C5B

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 6.7 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 8.8 · #3D4E57

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 9.2 · #434750

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 12.9 · #1D375C

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

#37485E

#5D4D37

Analogous

#375B5D

#37485E

#39375D

Triadic

#37485E

#5D3747

#475D37

Split-Complementary

#37485E

#5D3937

#5B5D37

Tetradic

#37485E

#5D375B

#5D4D37

#375D39

Monochromatic

#090C10

#1A222D

#37485E

#536C8D

#7B93B2

Rectangle

#37485E

#4D375D

#5D4D37

#475D37

Compound

#37485E

#39375D

#5D4D37

#5B5D37

Variations

Lighter

#526A8B

#7A8FAA

#B4BECB

Darker

#2B394B

#1D2734

#11171F

Saturation

#444950

#37475D

#1B4479

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

9.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.25:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#37485E

#3D455E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#37485E

#45455B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#37485E

#354C49

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Compass 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

#696362

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#37485E

Daylight 5500K

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

#566886

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#4F412F

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: #37485E;

CSS — background

background-color: #37485E;

CSS Variable

--color-compass-blue: #37485E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'compass-blue': '#37485E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#37485E] text-[#37485E]

SCSS

$compass-blue: #37485E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #37485E?

#37485E is Compass Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #37485E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Compass Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Compass Blue?

Compass 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 Compass Blue?

You can download Compass 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 Compass Blue?

The hex code is #37485E. In RGB it's 55, 72, 94, and in HSL it's 214°, 26%, 29%.

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