BLUES

Dazzling Blue

#3850A0

RGB 56, 80, 160 · HSL 226°, 48%, 42% · CMYK 65, 50, 0, 37

Dazzling Blue is #3850A0 in HEX — rgb(56, 80, 160), hsl(226°, 48%, 42%), cmyk(65%, 50%, 0%, 37%).

Dazzling Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 226°, 48%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#3850A0

RGB56, 80, 160

HSL226°, 48%, 42%

HSV226°, 65%, 63%

CMYK65, 50, 0, 37

Decimal3690656

CSS RGBrgb(56, 80, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(226, 48%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Optimum Blue M540-7

ΔE 2.5 · #2B50A2

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 6.3 · #1F4992

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 7.4 · #243F90

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 7.6 · #445397

Vista Paint

Dancing Sea C-640

ΔE 8.8 · #224B8F

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 9.4 · #324A8B

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2067-30

ΔE 9.5 · #375597

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Sapphire DEA137

ΔE 11.2 · #1D4E8F

Dulux

Mondrian Blue S39H9

ΔE 11.9 · #0F4B8C

Valspar

Twinkle Night 4004-8C

ΔE 15.8 · #5A65A1

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 16.5 · #1E2D6E

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 17.1 · #3C4C80

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 17.5 · #4B568A

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 18.6 · #776BAB

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 19.3 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 31.8 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#3850A0

#9F8738

Analogous

#38839F

#3850A0

#53389F

Triadic

#3850A0

#9F3850

#509F38

Split-Complementary

#3850A0

#9F5338

#839F38

Tetradic

#3850A0

#9F3883

#9F8738

#389F53

Monochromatic

#10172D

#243366

#3850A0

#5D75C6

#95A5DA

Rectangle

#3850A0

#87389F

#9F8738

#509F38

Compound

#3850A0

#53389F

#9F8738

#839F38

Variations

Lighter

#506AC1

#8293CA

#BAC2DD

Darker

#2A3F81

#1C2A5A

#0F1835

Saturation

#5C637B

#38509F

#1C41BA

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

7.44:1

AAA

vs Black

2.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3850A0

#2955A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3850A0

#4D4D98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3850A0

#266256

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Dazzling 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

#696993

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3850A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#576EB7

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.

#806F36

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: #3850A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #3850A0;

CSS Variable

--color-dazzling-blue: #3850A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dazzling-blue': '#3850A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3850A0] text-[#3850A0]

SCSS

$dazzling-blue: #3850A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3850A0?

#3850A0 is Dazzling Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3850A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dazzling Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Dazzling Blue?

Dazzling 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 Dazzling Blue?

You can download Dazzling 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 Dazzling Blue?

The hex code is #3850A0. In RGB it's 56, 80, 160, and in HSL it's 226°, 48%, 42%.

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