BLUES

Kingfisher

#3A5760

RGB 58, 87, 96 · HSL 194°, 25%, 30% · CMYK 40, 9, 0, 62

Kingfisher is #3A5760 in HEX — rgb(58, 87, 96), hsl(194°, 25%, 30%), cmyk(40%, 9%, 0%, 62%).

Kingfisher pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 194°, 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#3A5760

RGB58, 87, 96

HSL194°, 25%, 30%

HSV194°, 40%, 38%

CMYK40, 9, 0, 62

Decimal3823456

CSS RGBrgb(58, 87, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(194, 25%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Great Void S33B7

ΔE 0.8 · #3B5860

Vista Paint

Under the Sea K-176

ΔE 1.8 · #34545E

Behr

Submarine Gray N470-7

ΔE 2.1 · #36525B

Kilz

Fathoms Below RE290-02

ΔE 2.8 · #3F5A5F

Dunn-Edwards

Encore Teal DEA182

ΔE 2.8 · #30525B

PPG

Oceania 10-01

ΔE 2.8 · #425A65

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 3 · #30555D

Benjamin Moore

Everard CW-575

ΔE 3.1 · #3E555A

Valspar

Everglade Deck 5011-3

ΔE 3.8 · #3C5058

Sherwin-Williams

Seaworthy SW7620

ΔE 4.4 · #314D58

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 5.1 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 5.1 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7.8 · #4C6A74

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 9.2 · #434B4D

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 9.6 · #494F50

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13.5 · #415448

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 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

#3A5760

#604239

Analogous

#396055

#3A5760

#394460

Triadic

#3A5760

#603957

#576039

Split-Complementary

#3A5760

#603944

#605539

Tetradic

#3A5760

#553960

#604239

#446039

Monochromatic

#0A0E10

#1D2B30

#3A5760

#56828F

#80A7B3

Rectangle

#3A5760

#423960

#604239

#576039

Compound

#3A5760

#394460

#604239

#605539

Variations

Lighter

#547F8C

#7DA0AB

#B6C6CB

Darker

#2D464D

#1F3036

#111C20

Saturation

#475052

#395760

#1D667C

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

7.74:1

AAA

vs Black

2.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3A5760

#4A5061

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3A5760

#53535F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3A5760

#3A5856

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Kingfisher 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

#6B6E63

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3A5760

Daylight 5500K

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

#587387

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.

#513831

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: #3A5760;

CSS — background

background-color: #3A5760;

CSS Variable

--color-kingfisher: #3A5760;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kingfisher': '#3A5760' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3A5760] text-[#3A5760]

SCSS

$kingfisher: #3A5760;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3A5760?

#3A5760 is Kingfisher, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3A5760 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kingfisher?

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

What colors pair well with Kingfisher?

Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher?

You can download Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher?

The hex code is #3A5760. In RGB it's 58, 87, 96, and in HSL it's 194°, 25%, 30%.

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