BLUES

Dayflower

#38A1DB

RGB 56, 161, 219 · HSL 201°, 69%, 54% · CMYK 74, 26, 0, 14

Dayflower is #38A1DB in HEX — rgb(56, 161, 219), hsl(201°, 69%, 54%), cmyk(74%, 26%, 0%, 14%).

Dayflower pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 201°, 69%, 54%. 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#38A1DB

RGB56, 161, 219

HSL201°, 69%, 54%

HSV201°, 74%, 86%

CMYK74, 26, 0, 14

Decimal3711451

CSS RGBrgb(56, 161, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 69%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Boyzone S35H4

ΔE 2.3 · #2A9DD5

Behr

Royal Peacock 540B-7

ΔE 2.4 · #2CA5E1

Benjamin Moore

Bayberry 790

ΔE 3.5 · #409ED2

Valspar

Blue Burst 4008-10B

ΔE 3.7 · #3097D0

PPG

Sorcerer 1240-5

ΔE 3.9 · #3398CE

Dunn-Edwards

Splish Splash DE5844

ΔE 5 · #3194CE

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamic Blue SW6958

ΔE 7.2 · #0192C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Acapulco Dive 639

ΔE 7.3 · #65A7DD

Vista Paint

Breathtaking Blue K-130

ΔE 7.4 · #569AD7

Kilz

Coast Drive TB-46

ΔE 7.4 · #599ACD

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 11.8 · #599EC4

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 12.2 · #1882B4

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 12.4 · #3B83BD

IKEA

IKEA086 86

ΔE 21.6 · #748DAC

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 23.9 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 32.7 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#38A1DB

#DB7139

Analogous

#39DBC2

#38A1DB

#3951DB

Triadic

#38A1DB

#DB39A2

#A2DB39

Split-Complementary

#38A1DB

#DB3951

#DBC239

Tetradic

#38A1DB

#C239DB

#DB7139

#51DB39

Monochromatic

#134A67

#1F78A8

#38A1DB

#79C0E6

#BADFF2

Rectangle

#38A1DB

#7139DB

#DB7139

#A2DB39

Compound

#38A1DB

#3951DB

#DB7139

#DBC239

Variations

Lighter

#60B5E2

#8FC5E2

#C2DCEA

Darker

#1E86BE

#125D85

#09374F

Saturation

#7191A2

#39A2DB

#27A7ED

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

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#38A1DB

#7290DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#38A1DB

#9595D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#38A1DB

#28ABA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Dayflower 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#69A5BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#38A1DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#57AAE4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EBED

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.

#BA6030

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #38A1DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #38A1DB;

CSS Variable

--color-dayflower: #38A1DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dayflower': '#38A1DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#38A1DB] text-[#38A1DB]

SCSS

$dayflower: #38A1DB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #38A1DB?

#38A1DB is Dayflower, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #38A1DB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dayflower?

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

What colors pair well with Dayflower?

Dayflower 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 Dayflower?

You can download Dayflower 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 Dayflower?

The hex code is #38A1DB. In RGB it's 56, 161, 219, and in HSL it's 201°, 69%, 54%.

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