BLUES

Express Blue

#395A73

RGB 57, 90, 115 · HSL 206°, 34%, 34% · CMYK 50, 22, 0, 55

Express Blue is #395A73 in HEX — rgb(57, 90, 115), hsl(206°, 34%, 34%), cmyk(50%, 22%, 0%, 55%).

Express Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 206°, 34%, 34%. 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#395A73
RGB57, 90, 115
HSL206°, 34%, 34%
HSV206°, 50%, 45%
CMYK50, 22, 0, 55
Decimal3758707
CSS RGBrgb(57, 90, 115)
CSS HSLhsl(206, 34%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Deep Sea Diving 5001-8C

ΔE 0.9 · #3B5B75

Dulux

Winner's Circle S36D7

ΔE 1.1 · #355871

Hallman-Lindsay

Happy Tune 648

ΔE 2.7 · #345875

Behr

Velvet Rope MQ5-58

ΔE 2.7 · #37546E

Sherwin-Williams

Endless Sea SW9150

ΔE 2.8 · #32586E

PPG

Brigade 1152-6

ΔE 3 · #365D73

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Earth DE5853

ΔE 3.2 · #375673

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2062-30

ΔE 3.4 · #2E5A71

Kilz

Saxophone Solo RC290-02

ΔE 3.6 · #3F556C

Vista Paint

Happy Tune C-647

ΔE 4.1 · #315472

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 6.3 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 8.2 · #4D5B6A

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 8.3 · #2A6478

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10.3 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.4 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.8 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#395A73
#745339

Analogous

#397470
#395A73
#393D74

Triadic

#395A73
#74395B
#5B7439

Split-Complementary

#395A73
#74393D
#747039

Tetradic

#395A73
#703974
#745339
#3D7439

Monochromatic

#080D11
#203341
#395A73
#5283A7
#84A7C2

Rectangle

#395A73
#533974
#745339
#5B7439

Compound

#395A73
#393D74
#745339
#747039

Variations

Lighter

#4F7EA1
#7D9EB7
#B6C6D2

Darker

#2D495E
#1E3242
#111D27

Saturation

#4E5860
#395B74
#1D5E91

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)

Aa

vs White

7.28:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#395A73
#485474

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#395A73
#555570

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#395A73
#365E5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Express 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
focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#6A7071

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#395A73

Daylight 5500K

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

#577596

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5F4734

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

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: #395A73;
CSS — background 
background-color: #395A73;
CSS Variable 
--color-express-blue: #395A73;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'express-blue': '#395A73' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#395A73] text-[#395A73]
SCSS 
$express-blue: #395A73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #395A73?

#395A73 is Express Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #395A73 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Express Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Express Blue?

Express 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 Express Blue?

You can download Express 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 Express Blue?

The hex code is #395A73. In RGB it's 57, 90, 115, and in HSL it's 206°, 34%, 34%.

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