BLUES

Inked

#3B5066

RGB 59, 80, 102 · HSL 211°, 27%, 32% · CMYK 42, 22, 0, 60

Inked is #3B5066 in HEX — rgb(59, 80, 102), hsl(211°, 27%, 32%), cmyk(42%, 22%, 0%, 60%).

Inked pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 211°, 27%, 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#3B5066

RGB59, 80, 102

HSL211°, 27%, 32%

HSV211°, 42%, 40%

CMYK42, 22, 0, 60

Decimal3887206

CSS RGBrgb(59, 80, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(211, 27%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Bottle S37D8

ΔE 0.6 · #394F65

Behr

Midnight Mosaic HDC-SM14-7

ΔE 1.2 · #3E5269

Benjamin Moore

Hudson 1680 · CC-810

ΔE 1.9 · #405367

Vista Paint

Into the Stratosphere C-626

ΔE 2 · #415065

Sherwin-Williams

Indigo Batik SW7602

ΔE 2 · #3E5063

Hallman-Lindsay

Into The Stratosphere 627

ΔE 2.1 · #425267

Valspar

Dark Iris 4009-5

ΔE 2.2 · #3A5367

Kilz

Saxophone Solo RC290-02

ΔE 2.2 · #3F556C

PPG

Admiralty 1042-7

ΔE 2.8 · #404E61

Dunn-Edwards

Luna Pier DE5888

ΔE 3.1 · #414D62

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 5.7 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 6.9 · #4D5B6A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 7.4 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 8.3 · #485761

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 10.2 · #434750

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 13.2 · #4C6A74

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

#3B5066

#68523C

Analogous

#3C6768

#3B5066

#3C3C68

Triadic

#3B5066

#683C51

#51683C

Split-Complementary

#3B5066

#683C3C

#67683C

Tetradic

#3B5066

#683C67

#68523C

#3C683C

Monochromatic

#090D10

#202B37

#3B5066

#577798

#849DB8

Rectangle

#3B5066

#523C68

#68523C

#51683C

Compound

#3B5066

#3C3C68

#68523C

#67683C

Variations

Lighter

#557394

#7F96AF

#B7C2CE

Darker

#2F4154

#202C3A

#121A22

Saturation

#4B5158

#3C5168

#1E5085

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

8.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3B5066

#434C67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3B5066

#4D4D63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3B5066

#395450

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Inked 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#6C6968

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3B5066

Daylight 5500K

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

#596E8C

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.

#574634

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: #3B5066;

CSS — background

background-color: #3B5066;

CSS Variable

--color-inked: #3B5066;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'inked': '#3B5066' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3B5066] text-[#3B5066]

SCSS

$inked: #3B5066;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3B5066?

#3B5066 is Inked, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3B5066 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Inked?

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

What colors pair well with Inked?

Inked 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 Inked?

You can download Inked 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 Inked?

The hex code is #3B5066. In RGB it's 59, 80, 102, and in HSL it's 211°, 27%, 32%.

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