BLUES

Kachi Indigo

#393E4F

RGB 57, 62, 79 · HSL 226°, 16%, 27% · CMYK 28, 22, 0, 69

Kachi Indigo is #393E4F in HEX — rgb(57, 62, 79), hsl(226°, 16%, 27%), cmyk(28%, 22%, 0%, 69%).

Kachi Indigo pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 226°, 16%, 27%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#393E4F

RGB57, 62, 79

HSL226°, 16%, 27%

HSV226°, 28%, 31%

CMYK28, 22, 0, 69

Decimal3751503

CSS RGBrgb(57, 62, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(226, 16%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Knighthood S42A8

ΔE 1.2 · #3C4052

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 2.1 · #343B4E

Behr

Black Elegance N570-7

ΔE 2.1 · #3C3F4D

Benjamin Moore

Blackberry CC-962

ΔE 2.6 · #404251

Vista Paint

Pantry Plum K-88

ΔE 2.9 · #3D3F4C

Sherwin-Williams

Naval SW6244

ΔE 3.9 · #2F3D4C

Valspar

Blue Coal 4011-3

ΔE 4.3 · #414450

Hallman-Lindsay

Jazlyn 1285

ΔE 4.6 · #464152

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 5.4 · #41445C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 5.7 · #334059

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 5.8 · #4A4354

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 6.5 · #434750

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 6.6 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 9 · #494248

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 11 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 14.6 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#393E4F

#504B3A

Analogous

#3A4A50

#393E4F

#403A50

Triadic

#393E4F

#503A3F

#3F503A

Split-Complementary

#393E4F

#50403A

#4A503A

Tetradic

#393E4F

#503A4A

#504B3A

#3A5040

Monochromatic

#0B0C0F

#1A1C23

#393E4F

#5A627C

#8088A3

Rectangle

#393E4F

#4B3A50

#504B3A

#3F503A

Compound

#393E4F

#403A50

#504B3A

#4A503A

Variations

Lighter

#59617B

#80879E

#B7BAC5

Darker

#2E3240

#1F222D

#12141A

Saturation

#424348

#3A3F50

#1D306D

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

10.63:1

AAA

vs Black

1.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#393E4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#393E4F

#3D3D4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#393E4F

#37413F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Kachi Indigo 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

#6A5B56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#393E4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#57607B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#49422C

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: #393E4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #393E4F;

CSS Variable

--color-kachi-indigo: #393E4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kachi-indigo': '#393E4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#393E4F] text-[#393E4F]

SCSS

$kachi-indigo: #393E4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #393E4F?

#393E4F is Kachi Indigo, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #393E4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kachi Indigo?

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

What colors pair well with Kachi Indigo?

Kachi Indigo 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 Kachi Indigo?

You can download Kachi Indigo 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 Kachi Indigo?

The hex code is #393E4F. In RGB it's 57, 62, 79, and in HSL it's 226°, 16%, 27%.

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