BLUES

Too Blue

#3D6695

RGB 61, 102, 149 · HSL 212°, 42%, 41% · CMYK 59, 32, 0, 42

Too Blue is #3D6695 in HEX — rgb(61, 102, 149), hsl(212°, 42%, 41%), cmyk(59%, 32%, 0%, 42%).

Too Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 212°, 42%, 41%. 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#3D6695

RGB61, 102, 149

HSL212°, 42%, 41%

HSV212°, 59%, 58%

CMYK59, 32, 0, 42

Decimal4023957

CSS RGBrgb(61, 102, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(212, 42%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Too Blue S37H7

ΔE 1.7 · #3D6895

Kilz

Beyond The Sea RH200

ΔE 1.9 · #346696

Benjamin Moore

Old 811

ΔE 2.2 · #3A6A99

PPG

Teeny Bikini 1162-6

ΔE 2.7 · #326395

RAL

Brillant Blue 5007

ΔE 3.7 · #3E5F8A

Dunn-Edwards

The Blues DE5859

ΔE 4.8 · #296A9D

Behr

Loyalty BIC-52

ΔE 4.9 · #375C86

Valspar

Bluer Than Blue 4006-8C

ΔE 4.9 · #4F6696

Sherwin-Williams

Lupine SW6810

ΔE 5.7 · #4E739F

Vista Paint

Hondy Tonk Blue C-618

ΔE 6.1 · #43668B

Hallman-Lindsay

Honky Tonk Blue 619

ΔE 7.6 · #446A8D

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 7.9 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 10.1 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 12.1 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 18.1 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 21.6 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#3D6695

#946B3D

Analogous

#3D9294

#3D6695

#403D94

Triadic

#3D6695

#943D66

#66943D

Split-Complementary

#3D6695

#94403D

#92943D

Tetradic

#3D6695

#943D92

#946B3D

#3D9440

Monochromatic

#101B28

#26405E

#3D6695

#608CBE

#96B3D4

Rectangle

#3D6695

#6B3D94

#946B3D

#66943D

Compound

#3D6695

#403D94

#946B3D

#92943D

Variations

Lighter

#5483B9

#85A3C5

#BBC9DA

Darker

#2F5179

#1F3854

#112032

Saturation

#5B6876

#3D6694

#1E64B3

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

5.94:1

vs Black

3.53:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#3D6695

#4B6196

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D6695

#606090

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D6695

#356F68

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Too Blue 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

#6D798B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D6695

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A7EAF

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.

#795B39

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: #3D6695;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D6695;

CSS Variable

--color-too-blue: #3D6695;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'too-blue': '#3D6695' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D6695] text-[#3D6695]

SCSS

$too-blue: #3D6695;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D6695?

#3D6695 is Too Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3D6695 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Too Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Too Blue?

Too Blue 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 Too Blue?

You can download Too Blue 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 Too Blue?

The hex code is #3D6695. In RGB it's 61, 102, 149, and in HSL it's 212°, 42%, 41%.

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