BLUES
Santa Monica Blue
#3A6E8C
Santa Monica Blue is a balanced blue sitting at HSL 202°, 41%, 39%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Santa Monica Blue 776
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #3A6E8C?
#3A6E8C is Santa Monica Blue, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #3A6E8C warm or cool?
Santa Monica Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Santa Monica Blue?
Santa Monica Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Santa Monica Blue?
Santa Monica Blue pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Santa Monica Blue?
You can download Santa Monica 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 RGB value of #3A6E8C?
#3A6E8C converts to RGB 58, 110, 140.