BLUES

Baltic

#39505F

RGB 57, 80, 95 · HSL 204°, 25%, 30% · CMYK 40, 16, 0, 63

Baltic is #39505F in HEX — rgb(57, 80, 95), hsl(204°, 25%, 30%), cmyk(40%, 16%, 0%, 63%).

Baltic pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 204°, 25%, 30%. 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#39505F

RGB57, 80, 95

HSL204°, 25%, 30%

HSV204°, 40%, 37%

CMYK40, 16, 0, 63

Decimal3756127

CSS RGBrgb(57, 80, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 25%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Baltic S36B7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Day Spa C-633

ΔE 1.5 · #3E5261

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Haze DE5818

ΔE 1.7 · #3E505F

Hallman-Lindsay

Day Spa 634

ΔE 1.7 · #3D5463

Behr

Restless Sea PPU13-20

ΔE 1.8 · #37515E

Valspar

Boisterous Blue 4009-6

ΔE 2.2 · #375264

PPG

Sailor's Coat 1153-7

ΔE 2.6 · #334B58

Benjamin Moore

In 1666

ΔE 3.3 · #425764

Sherwin-Williams

Indigo Batik SW7602

ΔE 3.3 · #3E5063

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 4.1 · #3D4E57

Kilz

Prussian Blue RD100-02

ΔE 5 · #444D5A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 5.2 · #485761

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 8 · #434750

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.1 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.3 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.1 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#39505F

#604939

Analogous

#39605C

#39505F

#393D60

Triadic

#39505F

#603950

#506039

Split-Complementary

#39505F

#60393D

#605C39

Tetradic

#39505F

#5C3960

#604939

#3D6039

Monochromatic

#0A0D10

#1D2830

#39505F

#56788F

#809EB3

Rectangle

#39505F

#493960

#604939

#506039

Compound

#39505F

#393D60

#604939

#605C39

Variations

Lighter

#54768C

#7D98AB

#B6C3CB

Darker

#2D404D

#1F2C36

#111A20

Saturation

#474E52

#395060

#1D567C

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

8.44:1

AAA

vs Black

2.49:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#39505F

#444B60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#39505F

#4D4D5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#39505F

#385250

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Baltic 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

#6A6962

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#39505F

Daylight 5500K

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

#576E87

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#513E31

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: #39505F;

CSS — background

background-color: #39505F;

CSS Variable

--color-baltic: #39505F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baltic': '#39505F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#39505F] text-[#39505F]

SCSS

$baltic: #39505F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #39505F?

#39505F is Baltic, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #39505F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Baltic?

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

What colors pair well with Baltic?

Baltic 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 Baltic?

You can download Baltic 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 Baltic?

The hex code is #39505F. In RGB it's 57, 80, 95, and in HSL it's 204°, 25%, 30%.

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