BLUES

Bengal Blue

#38768B

RGB 56, 118, 139 · HSL 195°, 43%, 38% · CMYK 60, 15, 0, 45

Bengal Blue is #38768B in HEX — rgb(56, 118, 139), hsl(195°, 43%, 38%), cmyk(60%, 15%, 0%, 45%).

Bengal Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 195°, 43%, 38%. 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#38768B

RGB56, 118, 139

HSL195°, 43%, 38%

HSV195°, 60%, 55%

CMYK60, 15, 0, 45

Decimal3700363

CSS RGBrgb(56, 118, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 43%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bengal Blue S34B5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

English River DE5789

ΔE 1 · #3C768A

Behr

Poseidon S480-6

ΔE 1.1 · #33748A

Sherwin-Williams

Turkish Tile SW7610

ΔE 1.6 · #3E758A

PPG

Adventure 1151-6

ΔE 1.7 · #34788C

Kilz

Arroyo RE130-02

ΔE 2.2 · #357A91

Benjamin Moore

Avalon CSP-645

ΔE 3.4 · #27778F

Vista Paint

Ocean Blues K-177

ΔE 4.9 · #497786

Valspar

Photogenic 5010-10

ΔE 5.2 · #447087

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 6.5 · #256D7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Tory Blue historic-tory-blue

ΔE 6.6 · #2B708F

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 7.7 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 9.7 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10.2 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.5 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 17.7 · #1882B4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#38768B

#8B4C37

Analogous

#378B76

#38768B

#374C8B

Triadic

#38768B

#8B3776

#768B37

Split-Complementary

#38768B

#8B374C

#8B7637

Tetradic

#38768B

#76378B

#8B4C37

#4C8B37

Monochromatic

#0C191D

#214754

#38768B

#54A1BB

#8ABFD0

Rectangle

#38768B

#4C378B

#8B4C37

#768B37

Compound

#38768B

#374C8B

#8B4C37

#8B7637

Variations

Lighter

#4A9CB7

#7DB1C3

#B7D0D8

Darker

#2B5F71

#1C424F

#10272E

Saturation

#54676D

#37768B

#1C84A6

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

5.08:1

vs Black

4.13:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#38768B

#5D698C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#38768B

#6E6E88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#38768B

#377975

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bengal 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

#698583

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#38768B

Daylight 5500K

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

#578AA8

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#704334

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: #38768B;

CSS — background

background-color: #38768B;

CSS Variable

--color-bengal-blue: #38768B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bengal-blue': '#38768B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#38768B] text-[#38768B]

SCSS

$bengal-blue: #38768B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #38768B?

#38768B is Bengal Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #38768B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bengal Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Bengal Blue?

Bengal 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 Bengal Blue?

You can download Bengal 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 Bengal Blue?

The hex code is #38768B. In RGB it's 56, 118, 139, and in HSL it's 195°, 43%, 38%.

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