BLUES

Bermudan Blue

#386171

RGB 56, 97, 113 · HSL 197°, 34%, 33% · CMYK 50, 14, 0, 56

Bermudan Blue is #386171 in HEX — rgb(56, 97, 113), hsl(197°, 34%, 33%), cmyk(50%, 14%, 0%, 56%).

Bermudan Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 34%, 33%. 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#386171

RGB56, 97, 113

HSL197°, 34%, 33%

HSV197°, 50%, 44%

CMYK50, 14, 0, 56

Decimal3694961

CSS RGBrgb(56, 97, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 34%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bermudan Blue PPU13-18

ΔE 0.3 · #376171

Dunn-Edwards

Atlantis DE5790

ΔE 1.3 · #336172

Kilz

Wild River RE100-02

ΔE 2.7 · #3D6775

Dulux

Barbados S34A6

ΔE 3.1 · #3E6876

Valspar

Shaded Lake 5011-9

ΔE 3.6 · #285F6F

Benjamin Moore

Bainbridge 749

ΔE 4.1 · #34687C

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 4.3 · #2A6478

PPG

Brigade 1152-6

ΔE 4.3 · #365D73

Sherwin-Williams

Bunglehouse Blue SW0048

ΔE 4.4 · #47626F

Vista Paint

Bold Bolection C-1374

ΔE 4.6 · #286474

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 6.1 · #4C6A74

Hallman-Lindsay

Saxon Blue historic-saxon-blue

ΔE 6.4 · #435965

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 8.6 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 10.4 · #006673

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.9 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#386171

#714838

Analogous

#387164

#386171

#384471

Triadic

#386171

#713861

#617138

Split-Complementary

#386171

#713844

#716438

Tetradic

#386171

#643871

#714838

#447138

Monochromatic

#080F11

#1E353E

#386171

#518CA4

#81AFC1

Rectangle

#386171

#483871

#714838

#617138

Compound

#386171

#384471

#714838

#716438

Variations

Lighter

#4E889F

#7BA5B6

#B5C9D1

Darker

#2B4E5B

#1D3640

#101F25

Saturation

#4C585D

#386171

#1C6D8D

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

6.74:1

vs Black

3.12:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#386171

#4F5872

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#386171

#5C5C6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#386171

#376360

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bermudan 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

#697570

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#386171

Daylight 5500K

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

#577A94

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.

#5C3F33

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: #386171;

CSS — background

background-color: #386171;

CSS Variable

--color-bermudan-blue: #386171;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bermudan-blue': '#386171' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#386171] text-[#386171]

SCSS

$bermudan-blue: #386171;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #386171?

#386171 is Bermudan Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #386171 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bermudan Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Bermudan Blue?

Bermudan 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 Bermudan Blue?

You can download Bermudan 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 Bermudan Blue?

The hex code is #386171. In RGB it's 56, 97, 113, and in HSL it's 197°, 34%, 33%.

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