BLUES

Wharf Blue

#3D6C77

RGB 61, 108, 119 · HSL 191°, 32%, 35% · CMYK 49, 9, 0, 53

Wharf Blue is #3D6C77 in HEX — rgb(61, 108, 119), hsl(191°, 32%, 35%), cmyk(49%, 9%, 0%, 53%).

Wharf Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 191°, 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#3D6C77

RGB61, 108, 119

HSL191°, 32%, 35%

HSV191°, 49%, 47%

CMYK49, 9, 0, 53

Decimal4025463

CSS RGBrgb(61, 108, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 32%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Wharf Blue RE280-02

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Coat 763

ΔE 1.9 · #3D6D7B

Behr

Distance 540F-6

ΔE 1.9 · #3F6A77

Valspar

Night Scape 5002-8C

ΔE 2 · #366976

Dulux

Barbados S34A6

ΔE 2.9 · #3E6876

Sherwin-Williams

Silken Peacock SW9059

ΔE 4.3 · #427584

Dunn-Edwards

After the Storm DE5769

ΔE 4.6 · #33616A

PPG

Vining Ivy 1148-6

ΔE 4.9 · #4B7378

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 5 · #4C6A74

Vista Paint

Ocean Blues K-177

ΔE 5.2 · #497786

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 5.4 · #256D7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Bold Bolection historic-bold-bolection

ΔE 6.4 · #1D6575

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 7.5 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 8.5 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 9.1 · #0E707B

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 18.3 · #415448

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 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

#3D6C77

#76473D

Analogous

#3D7664

#3D6C77

#3D4F76

Triadic

#3D6C77

#763D6B

#6B763D

Split-Complementary

#3D6C77

#763D4F

#76643D

Tetradic

#3D6C77

#643D76

#76473D

#4F763D

Monochromatic

#090F11

#233D43

#3D6C77

#5799A8

#89B8C2

Rectangle

#3D6C77

#473D76

#76473D

#6B763D

Compound

#3D6C77

#3D4F76

#76473D

#76643D

Variations

Lighter

#5393A2

#80ADB7

#B8CDD2

Darker

#2F575F

#203C42

#122327

Saturation

#515F62

#3D6B76

#1E7F94

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

5.82:1

vs Black

3.61:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#3D6C77

#596078

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D6C77

#666676

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D6C77

#3D6D6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Wharf 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

#6D7E74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D6C77

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A8399

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.

#603F37

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: #3D6C77;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D6C77;

CSS Variable

--color-wharf-blue: #3D6C77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wharf-blue': '#3D6C77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D6C77] text-[#3D6C77]

SCSS

$wharf-blue: #3D6C77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D6C77?

#3D6C77 is Wharf Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3D6C77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wharf Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Wharf Blue?

Wharf 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 Wharf Blue?

You can download Wharf 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 Wharf Blue?

The hex code is #3D6C77. In RGB it's 61, 108, 119, and in HSL it's 191°, 32%, 35%.

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