BLUES

Dive In

#3C4D85

RGB 60, 77, 133 · HSL 226°, 38%, 38% · CMYK 55, 42, 0, 48

Dive In is #3C4D85 in HEX — rgb(60, 77, 133), hsl(226°, 38%, 38%), cmyk(55%, 42%, 0%, 48%).

Dive In pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 226°, 38%, 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#3C4D85

RGB60, 77, 133

HSL226°, 38%, 38%

HSV226°, 55%, 52%

CMYK55, 42, 0, 48

Decimal3952005

CSS RGBrgb(60, 77, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(226, 38%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dive In DE5895

Exact match

Behr

Expressionism MQ5-49

ΔE 2.3 · #3A487E

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 2.5 · #3C4C80

Benjamin Moore

Southern 819

ΔE 3.3 · #42558D

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 3.6 · #484E83

Hallman-Lindsay

Florida Waters 599

ΔE 3.9 · #2A4983

Vista Paint

Sailor's Eyes K-1241

ΔE 4.8 · #394778

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 5.1 · #4B568A

Dulux

Regal Destiny S40G8

ΔE 5.4 · #2E538A

PPG

Brilliant Blue 1161-7

ΔE 5.8 · #234E86

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 10.6 · #063971

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 11.3 · #1F4992

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 12.1 · #195584

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 13.8 · #003B67

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 15.4 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 20.2 · #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

#3C4D85

#86753C

Analogous

#3C7286

#3C4D85

#503C86

Triadic

#3C4D85

#863C4D

#4D863C

Split-Complementary

#3C4D85

#86503C

#72863C

Tetradic

#3C4D85

#863C72

#86753C

#3C8650

Monochromatic

#0D101C

#242F51

#3C4D85

#5A6FB5

#8E9DCC

Rectangle

#3C4D85

#753C86

#86753C

#4D863C

Compound

#3C4D85

#503C86

#86753C

#72863C

Variations

Lighter

#5067B1

#8290BF

#B9C0D6

Darker

#2F3D6C

#1F294C

#11182D

Saturation

#565B6C

#3C4D86

#1E3DA4

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

8.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3C4D85

#374F85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C4D85

#4A4A7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C4D85

#335951

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Dive In 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

#6C667F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C4D85

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A6BA3

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.

#6D6138

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: #3C4D85;

CSS — background

background-color: #3C4D85;

CSS Variable

--color-dive-in: #3C4D85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dive-in': '#3C4D85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3C4D85] text-[#3C4D85]

SCSS

$dive-in: #3C4D85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C4D85?

#3C4D85 is Dive In, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3C4D85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dive In?

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

What colors pair well with Dive In?

Dive In 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 Dive In?

You can download Dive In 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 Dive In?

The hex code is #3C4D85. In RGB it's 60, 77, 133, and in HSL it's 226°, 38%, 38%.

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