BLUES

Larkspur

#3C7D90

RGB 60, 125, 144 · HSL 194°, 41%, 40% · CMYK 58, 13, 0, 44

Larkspur is #3C7D90 in HEX — rgb(60, 125, 144), hsl(194°, 41%, 40%), cmyk(58%, 13%, 0%, 44%).

Larkspur pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 194°, 41%, 40%. 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#3C7D90

RGB60, 125, 144

HSL194°, 41%, 40%

HSV194°, 58%, 56%

CMYK58, 13, 0, 44

Decimal3964304

CSS RGBrgb(60, 125, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(194, 41%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Adventure 1151-6

ΔE 2.1 · #34788C

Dulux

Blue Catch S33C5

ΔE 2.5 · #417A8A

Kilz

Arroyo RE130-02

ΔE 2.7 · #357A91

Sherwin-Williams

Loch Blue SW6502

ΔE 2.8 · #2F778B

Dunn-Edwards

English River DE5789

ΔE 3.2 · #3C768A

Behr

Calypso Blue HDC-CL-27

ΔE 3.3 · #317D8D

Vista Paint

Wish Upon a Star C-667

ΔE 4.2 · #417C88

Benjamin Moore

Fiji AF-525

ΔE 4.3 · #4F8093

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 4.8 · #447F8A

Valspar

Starry Sky 5005-8C

ΔE 6 · #34808B

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 6.4 · #317983

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 7.4 · #256D7B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 8.4 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 9.5 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.8 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 18.4 · #1882B4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#3C7D90

#90503C

Analogous

#3C907A

#3C7D90

#3C5290

Triadic

#3C7D90

#903C7C

#7C903C

Split-Complementary

#3C7D90

#903C52

#907A3C

Tetradic

#3C7D90

#7A3C90

#90503C

#52903C

Monochromatic

#0F1F24

#264E5A

#3C7D90

#5DA5BB

#93C3D2

Rectangle

#3C7D90

#503C90

#90503C

#7C903C

Compound

#3C7D90

#3C5290

#90503C

#907A3C

Variations

Lighter

#529FB7

#83B4C3

#BAD2D9

Darker

#2E6475

#1F4651

#112930

Saturation

#596D73

#3C7C90

#1E8CAE

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

4.64:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#3C7D90

#636E91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C7D90

#75758E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C7D90

#3B7F7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Larkspur 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

#6C8A87

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C7D90

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A8FAB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#754738

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: #3C7D90;

CSS — background

background-color: #3C7D90;

CSS Variable

--color-larkspur: #3C7D90;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'larkspur': '#3C7D90' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3C7D90] text-[#3C7D90]

SCSS

$larkspur: #3C7D90;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C7D90?

#3C7D90 is Larkspur, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3C7D90 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Larkspur?

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

What colors pair well with Larkspur?

Larkspur 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 Larkspur?

You can download Larkspur 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 Larkspur?

The hex code is #3C7D90. In RGB it's 60, 125, 144, and in HSL it's 194°, 41%, 40%.

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