BLUES

Storm Is Coming

#3D3D63

RGB 61, 61, 99 · HSL 240°, 24%, 31% · CMYK 38, 38, 0, 61

Storm Is Coming is #3D3D63 in HEX — rgb(61, 61, 99), hsl(240°, 24%, 31%), cmyk(38%, 38%, 0%, 61%).

Storm Is Coming pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 240°, 24%, 31%. 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#3D3D63

RGB61, 61, 99

HSL240°, 24%, 31%

HSV240°, 38%, 39%

CMYK38, 38, 0, 61

Decimal4013411

CSS RGBrgb(61, 61, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 24%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Heraldic MQ5-44

ΔE 2.7 · #454064

Dulux

Blue Mix SB8F9

ΔE 3.1 · #353962

Benjamin Moore

Blue CC-964

ΔE 3.3 · #363A64

Vista Paint

Newport Indigo C-1378

ΔE 3.5 · #363F63

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 3.6 · #3E385A

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 4 · #3A3B5B

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 4.3 · #48436D

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 4.7 · #49456F

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 5 · #4D456A

PPG

Egyptian Violet 1168-7

ΔE 6.3 · #3D496D

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 8.7 · #1D375C

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 9.2 · #2A2E4B

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.2 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 12 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.8 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 18.4 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#3D3D63

#62623C

Analogous

#3C4F62

#3D3D63

#4F3C62

Triadic

#3D3D63

#623C3C

#3C623C

Split-Complementary

#3D3D63

#624F3C

#4F623C

Tetradic

#3D3D63

#623C4F

#62623C

#3C624F

Monochromatic

#0A0A10

#1F1F33

#3D3D63

#595991

#8484B3

Rectangle

#3D3D63

#623C62

#62623C

#3C623C

Compound

#3D3D63

#4F3C62

#62623C

#4F623C

Variations

Lighter

#57578E

#8080AB

#B7B7CC

Darker

#2F2F4F

#202037

#121220

Saturation

#494955

#3C3C62

#1E1E80

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

10.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.05:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3D3D63

#344263

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D3D63

#3D3D5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D3D63

#394540

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Storm Is Coming 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

#6D5A65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D3D63

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A5F8A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#545432

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: #3D3D63;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D3D63;

CSS Variable

--color-storm-is-coming: #3D3D63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'storm-is-coming': '#3D3D63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D3D63] text-[#3D3D63]

SCSS

$storm-is-coming: #3D3D63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D3D63?

#3D3D63 is Storm Is Coming, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3D3D63 warm or cool?

Storm Is Coming reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Storm Is Coming?

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

What colors pair well with Storm Is Coming?

Storm Is Coming 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 Storm Is Coming?

You can download Storm Is Coming 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 Storm Is Coming?

The hex code is #3D3D63. In RGB it's 61, 61, 99, and in HSL it's 240°, 24%, 31%.

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