BLUES

Calico Dress

#3D4E67

RGB 61, 78, 103 · HSL 216°, 26%, 32% · CMYK 41, 24, 0, 60

Calico Dress is #3D4E67 in HEX — rgb(61, 78, 103), hsl(216°, 26%, 32%), cmyk(41%, 24%, 0%, 60%).

Calico Dress pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 216°, 26%, 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#3D4E67

RGB61, 78, 103

HSL216°, 26%, 32%

HSV216°, 41%, 40%

CMYK41, 24, 0, 60

Decimal4017767

CSS RGBrgb(61, 78, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 26%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Calico Dress S38E8

ΔE 0.9 · #3D4F67

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Peace 592

ΔE 1.8 · #3A4A64

Behr

Coal Mine N540-7

ΔE 2.3 · #3D4B61

PPG

Annapolis Blue 1164-7

ΔE 2.6 · #384A66

Vista Paint

Into the Stratosphere C-626

ΔE 2.7 · #415065

Benjamin Moore

Jet CC-870

ΔE 2.8 · #424B63

Dunn-Edwards

Luna Pier DE5888

ΔE 2.9 · #414D62

Valspar

Mystified 4011-8

ΔE 3.3 · #48536D

Kilz

Fountain Pen RC100-02

ΔE 3.3 · #354A67

Sherwin-Williams

Indigo Batik SW7602

ΔE 4 · #3E5063

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 4.1 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 6 · #334059

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 8.5 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10.2 · #485761

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 11 · #434750

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 13.3 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#3D4E67

#67563C

Analogous

#3C6367

#3D4E67

#413C67

Triadic

#3D4E67

#673C4D

#4D673C

Split-Complementary

#3D4E67

#67413C

#63673C

Tetradic

#3D4E67

#673C63

#67563C

#3C6741

Monochromatic

#090C10

#202937

#3D4E67

#597297

#8599B7

Rectangle

#3D4E67

#563C67

#67563C

#4D673C

Compound

#3D4E67

#413C67

#67563C

#63673C

Variations

Lighter

#566E93

#8092AE

#B7C0CD

Darker

#2F3E53

#202A3A

#121922

Saturation

#4B5058

#3C4D67

#1E4785

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

8.45:1

AAA

vs Black

2.48:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3D4E67

#424C67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D4E67

#4B4B64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D4E67

#3A524F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Calico Dress 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

#6D6768

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D4E67

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A6C8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#574934

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: #3D4E67;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D4E67;

CSS Variable

--color-calico-dress: #3D4E67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calico-dress': '#3D4E67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D4E67] text-[#3D4E67]

SCSS

$calico-dress: #3D4E67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D4E67?

#3D4E67 is Calico Dress, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3D4E67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calico Dress?

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

What colors pair well with Calico Dress?

Calico Dress 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 Calico Dress?

You can download Calico Dress 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 Calico Dress?

The hex code is #3D4E67. In RGB it's 61, 78, 103, and in HSL it's 216°, 26%, 32%.

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