BLUES

Under the Sea

#395D68

RGB 57, 93, 104 · HSL 194°, 29%, 32% · CMYK 45, 11, 0, 59

Under the Sea is #395D68 in HEX — rgb(57, 93, 104), hsl(194°, 29%, 32%), cmyk(45%, 11%, 0%, 59%).

Under the Sea pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 194°, 29%, 32%. 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#395D68

RGB57, 93, 104

HSL194°, 29%, 32%

HSV194°, 45%, 41%

CMYK45, 11, 0, 59

Decimal3759464

CSS RGBrgb(57, 93, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(194, 29%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Freedom S32A8

ΔE 2.3 · #3B6068

Dunn-Edwards

After the Storm DE5769

ΔE 3.5 · #33616A

Behr

Bermudan Blue PPU13-18

ΔE 3.6 · #376171

Benjamin Moore

Stained CSP-685

ΔE 3.8 · #45656E

Vista Paint

Under the Sea K-176

ΔE 3.8 · #34545E

PPG

Oceania 10-01

ΔE 3.9 · #425A65

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 4 · #30555D

Sherwin-Williams

Tempe Star SW6229

ΔE 4 · #47626A

Kilz

Fathoms Below RE290-02

ΔE 4.4 · #3F5A5F

Valspar

Firmament 5003-8C

ΔE 4.9 · #3B676F

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 5.9 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 7 · #485761

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 7.3 · #2A6478

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 8.1 · #3D4E57

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 11.2 · #006673

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 15.4 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#395D68

#69453A

Analogous

#3A695D

#395D68

#3A4769

Triadic

#395D68

#693A5E

#5E693A

Split-Complementary

#395D68

#693A47

#695D3A

Tetradic

#395D68

#5D3A69

#69453A

#47693A

Monochromatic

#090F10

#1F3238

#395D68

#558A9B

#82ADBA

Rectangle

#395D68

#453A69

#69453A

#5E693A

Compound

#395D68

#3A4769

#69453A

#695D3A

Variations

Lighter

#538696

#7DA5B1

#B6C9CF

Darker

#2D4C55

#1F353B

#111F23

Saturation

#4B5559

#3A5E69

#1D6E86

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

7.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#395D68

#4E5469

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#395D68

#585867

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#395D68

#395E5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Under the Sea 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

#6A7269

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#395D68

Daylight 5500K

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

#57778D

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.

#573C34

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: #395D68;

CSS — background

background-color: #395D68;

CSS Variable

--color-under-the-sea: #395D68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'under-the-sea': '#395D68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#395D68] text-[#395D68]

SCSS

$under-the-sea: #395D68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #395D68?

#395D68 is Under the Sea, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #395D68 warm or cool?

Under the Sea reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Under the Sea?

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

What colors pair well with Under the Sea?

Under the Sea 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 Under the Sea?

You can download Under the Sea 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 Under the Sea?

The hex code is #395D68. In RGB it's 57, 93, 104, and in HSL it's 194°, 29%, 32%.

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