BLUES

China Pattern

#3D5C77

RGB 61, 92, 119 · HSL 208°, 32%, 35% · CMYK 49, 23, 0, 53

China Pattern is #3D5C77 in HEX — rgb(61, 92, 119), hsl(208°, 32%, 35%), cmyk(49%, 23%, 0%, 53%).

China Pattern pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 32%, 35%. 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#3D5C77

RGB61, 92, 119

HSL208°, 32%, 35%

HSV208°, 49%, 47%

CMYK49, 23, 0, 53

Decimal4021367

CSS RGBrgb(61, 92, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 32%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Deep Sea Diving 5001-8C

ΔE 0.9 · #3B5B75

Dulux

Bluey S36F8

ΔE 1.8 · #375B78

PPG

Chinese Porcelain 1160-6

ΔE 2.4 · #3A5F7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Happy Tune 648

ΔE 2.5 · #345875

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Earth DE5853

ΔE 2.8 · #375673

Behr

Velvet Rope MQ5-58

ΔE 3.3 · #37546E

Kilz

Authentic Navy RC120-02

ΔE 3.7 · #475A75

Benjamin Moore

Indi CSP-565

ΔE 3.8 · #455873

Vista Paint

Happy Tune C-647

ΔE 4.1 · #315472

Sherwin-Williams

Endless Sea SW9150

ΔE 4.5 · #32586E

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 5.7 · #3A5170

RAL

Distant Blue 5023

ΔE 8.2 · #49678D

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 8.6 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 11.2 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 12 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 12.3 · #334059

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 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

#3D5C77

#76573D

Analogous

#3D7674

#3D5C77

#3D3F76

Triadic

#3D5C77

#763D5B

#5B763D

Split-Complementary

#3D5C77

#763D3F

#76743D

Tetradic

#3D5C77

#743D76

#76573D

#3F763D

Monochromatic

#090D11

#233443

#3D5C77

#5782A8

#89A8C2

Rectangle

#3D5C77

#573D76

#76573D

#5B763D

Compound

#3D5C77

#3D3F76

#76573D

#76743D

Variations

Lighter

#537DA2

#809DB7

#B8C6D2

Darker

#2F495F

#203242

#121D27

Saturation

#515A62

#3D5B76

#1E5D94

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

7.01:1

AAA

vs Black

3.00:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#3D5C77

#4B5678

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D5C77

#585874

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D5C77

#3A605C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

China Pattern 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

#6D7274

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D5C77

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A7799

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#604A37

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: #3D5C77;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D5C77;

CSS Variable

--color-china-pattern: #3D5C77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'china-pattern': '#3D5C77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D5C77] text-[#3D5C77]

SCSS

$china-pattern: #3D5C77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D5C77?

#3D5C77 is China Pattern, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3D5C77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with China Pattern?

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

What colors pair well with China Pattern?

China Pattern 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 China Pattern?

You can download China Pattern 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 China Pattern?

The hex code is #3D5C77. In RGB it's 61, 92, 119, and in HSL it's 208°, 32%, 35%.

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