BLUES
Bellbottom Blues
#386B8C
Bellbottom Blues is a mid-tone blue sitting at HSL 204°, 43%, 38%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Bellbottom Blues CSP-655
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #386B8C?
#386B8C is Bellbottom Blues, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #386B8C warm or cool?
Bellbottom Blues reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Bellbottom Blues?
Bellbottom Blues works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Bellbottom Blues?
Bellbottom Blues pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Bellbottom Blues?
You can download Bellbottom Blues 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 RGB value of #386B8C?
#386B8C converts to RGB 56, 107, 140.