BLUES

Freedom

#3B6068

RGB 59, 96, 104 · HSL 191°, 28%, 32% · CMYK 43, 8, 0, 59

Freedom is #3B6068 in HEX — rgb(59, 96, 104), hsl(191°, 28%, 32%), cmyk(43%, 8%, 0%, 59%).

Freedom pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 28%, 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#3B6068

RGB59, 96, 104

HSL191°, 28%, 32%

HSV191°, 43%, 41%

CMYK43, 8, 0, 59

Decimal3891304

CSS RGBrgb(59, 96, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 28%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Freedom S32A8

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Sea Dive SW7618

ΔE 2.1 · #376167

Dunn-Edwards

After the Storm DE5769

ΔE 2.5 · #33616A

Behr

Whale Gray N470-6

ΔE 2.6 · #43666E

Benjamin Moore

Stained CSP-685

ΔE 3 · #45656E

Valspar

Firmament 5003-8C

ΔE 3.2 · #3B676F

Kilz

Overcast Day RF290-02

ΔE 3.5 · #45676C

PPG

Azalea Leaf 1149-6

ΔE 4.4 · #4A6871

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 4.6 · #30555D

Vista Paint

Under the Sea K-176

ΔE 5.2 · #34545E

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 5.3 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 8 · #485761

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 8.3 · #2A6478

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 9.2 · #3D4E57

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 10.8 · #006673

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 14.1 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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 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

#3B6068

#68433B

Analogous

#3B685A

#3B6068

#3B4968

Triadic

#3B6068

#683B60

#60683B

Split-Complementary

#3B6068

#683B49

#685A3B

Tetradic

#3B6068

#5A3B68

#68433B

#49683B

Monochromatic

#090F10

#1F3337

#3B6068

#568D99

#83AFB9

Rectangle

#3B6068

#433B68

#68433B

#60683B

Compound

#3B6068

#3B4968

#68433B

#685A3B

Variations

Lighter

#548995

#7EA7B0

#B6CACE

Darker

#2E4D54

#1F363B

#121F23

Saturation

#4B5658

#3B6068

#1D7386

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

6.86:1

vs Black

3.06:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#3B6068

#515669

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3B6068

#5B5B67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3B6068

#3B615F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Freedom 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

#6C7569

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3B6068

Daylight 5500K

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

#597A8D

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.

#573A34

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: #3B6068;

CSS — background

background-color: #3B6068;

CSS Variable

--color-freedom: #3B6068;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'freedom': '#3B6068' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3B6068] text-[#3B6068]

SCSS

$freedom: #3B6068;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3B6068?

#3B6068 is Freedom, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3B6068 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Freedom?

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

What colors pair well with Freedom?

Freedom 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 Freedom?

You can download Freedom 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 Freedom?

The hex code is #3B6068. In RGB it's 59, 96, 104, and in HSL it's 191°, 28%, 32%.

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