BLUES

Jazzy Blue

#3A4C88

RGB 58, 76, 136 · HSL 226°, 40%, 38% · CMYK 57, 44, 0, 47

Jazzy Blue is #3A4C88 in HEX — rgb(58, 76, 136), hsl(226°, 40%, 38%), cmyk(57%, 44%, 0%, 47%).

Jazzy Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 226°, 40%, 38%. 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#3A4C88

RGB58, 76, 136

HSL226°, 40%, 38%

HSV226°, 57%, 53%

CMYK57, 44, 0, 47

Decimal3820680

CSS RGBrgb(58, 76, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(226, 40%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Delphinium CC-872

ΔE 2.3 · #314D8A

Behr

Bossa Nova S540-7

ΔE 2.3 · #374781

Dunn-Edwards

Dive In DE5895

ΔE 2.6 · #3C4D85

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 3.5 · #324A8B

Vista Paint

Blue Highlight C-612

ΔE 4.8 · #334688

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 5 · #3C4C80

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 5.3 · #484E83

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 5.7 · #445397

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 6.3 · #4D4985

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 7 · #4B568A

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 8.9 · #1F4992

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 10.3 · #063971

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 12.8 · #2D61AD

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 13.9 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 15.8 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22.4 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#3A4C88

#88763A

Analogous

#3A7388

#3A4C88

#4F3A88

Triadic

#3A4C88

#883A4C

#4C883A

Split-Complementary

#3A4C88

#884F3A

#73883A

Tetradic

#3A4C88

#883A73

#88763A

#3A884F

Monochromatic

#0C101D

#232E52

#3A4C88

#576EB7

#8D9CCE

Rectangle

#3A4C88

#763A88

#88763A

#4C883A

Compound

#3A4C88

#4F3A88

#88763A

#73883A

Variations

Lighter

#4E66B3

#808FC0

#B8BFD7

Darker

#2D3C6E

#1E294D

#11172D

Saturation

#555B6D

#3A4C88

#1D3DA5

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

8.17:1

AAA

vs Black

2.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3A4C88

#334F88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3A4C88

#494982

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3A4C88

#305950

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Jazzy 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

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How it looks under different light

#6B6681

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3A4C88

Daylight 5500K

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

#586BA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#6E6136

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: #3A4C88;

CSS — background

background-color: #3A4C88;

CSS Variable

--color-jazzy-blue: #3A4C88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jazzy-blue': '#3A4C88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3A4C88] text-[#3A4C88]

SCSS

$jazzy-blue: #3A4C88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3A4C88?

#3A4C88 is Jazzy Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3A4C88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jazzy Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Jazzy Blue?

Jazzy 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 Jazzy Blue?

You can download Jazzy 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 Jazzy Blue?

The hex code is #3A4C88. In RGB it's 58, 76, 136, and in HSL it's 226°, 40%, 38%.

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