BLUES

Bellbottom

#396C8D

RGB 57, 108, 141 · HSL 204°, 42%, 39% · CMYK 60, 23, 0, 45

Bellbottom is #396C8D in HEX — rgb(57, 108, 141), hsl(204°, 42%, 39%), cmyk(60%, 23%, 0%, 45%).

Bellbottom pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 204°, 42%, 39%. 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#396C8D

RGB57, 108, 141

HSL204°, 42%, 39%

HSV204°, 60%, 55%

CMYK60, 23, 0, 45

Decimal3763341

CSS RGBrgb(57, 108, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 42%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bellbottom CSP-655

Exact match

Kilz

Wind Surfing RD110-02

ΔE 0.8 · #366C8E

Dulux

Sea Blue S36E6

ΔE 2 · #416F8E

Dunn-Edwards

Rainy Lake DE5852

ΔE 2.1 · #3F6C8F

Vista Paint

Tory Blue C-1373

ΔE 3 · #336E8C

Behr

Durango Blue S510-6

ΔE 3.5 · #416787

Hallman-Lindsay

Honky Tonk Blue 619

ΔE 3.8 · #446A8D

PPG

Blue Oasis 1158-6

ΔE 3.9 · #296D93

Sherwin-Williams

Down Pour SW6516

ΔE 4.8 · #43718B

Valspar

Egyptian Blue 4011-7

ΔE 5.7 · #42658A

RAL

Distant Blue 5023

ΔE 7 · #49678D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 11.9 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 12.4 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 13.3 · #195584

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.3 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 17.6 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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 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

#396C8D

#8D5B3A

Analogous

#3A8D85

#396C8D

#3A428D

Triadic

#396C8D

#8D3A6C

#6C8D3A

Split-Complementary

#396C8D

#8D3A42

#8D853A

Tetradic

#396C8D

#853A8D

#8D5B3A

#428D3A

Monochromatic

#0D1921

#234257

#396C8D

#5894BB

#8FB7D1

Rectangle

#396C8D

#5B3A8D

#8D5B3A

#6C8D3A

Compound

#396C8D

#3A428D

#8D5B3A

#8D853A

Variations

Lighter

#4E8DB7

#80A8C3

#B9CCD9

Darker

#2C5773

#1D3C50

#10232F

Saturation

#576670

#3A6C8D

#1D72AA

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

5.67:1

vs Black

3.70:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#396C8D

#53628E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#396C8D

#656589

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#396C8D

#34716C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bellbottom 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

#6A7E85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#396C8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#5783A9

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.

#734E36

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: #396C8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #396C8D;

CSS Variable

--color-bellbottom: #396C8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bellbottom': '#396C8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#396C8D] text-[#396C8D]

SCSS

$bellbottom: #396C8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #396C8D?

#396C8D is Bellbottom, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #396C8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bellbottom?

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

What colors pair well with Bellbottom?

Bellbottom 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 Bellbottom?

You can download Bellbottom 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 Bellbottom?

The hex code is #396C8D. In RGB it's 57, 108, 141, and in HSL it's 204°, 42%, 39%.

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