BLUES

Randolph

#3D83A0

RGB 61, 131, 160 · HSL 198°, 45%, 43% · CMYK 62, 18, 0, 37

Randolph is #3D83A0 in HEX — rgb(61, 131, 160), hsl(198°, 45%, 43%), cmyk(62%, 18%, 0%, 37%).

Randolph pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 198°, 45%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#3D83A0

RGB61, 131, 160

HSL198°, 45%, 43%

HSV198°, 62%, 63%

CMYK62, 18, 0, 37

Decimal4031392

CSS RGBrgb(61, 131, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 45%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Randolph CW-615

Exact match

Kilz

Tropic RD150-02

ΔE 1.3 · #42829E

Dulux

Fun And Games S35D5

ΔE 3.3 · #337C9C

Dunn-Edwards

Raging Tide DE5809

ΔE 4.4 · #5187A0

Valspar

Blue China 5001-8B

ΔE 4.6 · #5087A7

Sherwin-Williams

Secure Blue SW6508

ΔE 5 · #5389A1

PPG

Cosmopolitan 1158-5

ΔE 5.1 · #528BAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Peninsula 654

ΔE 5.6 · #37799C

Vista Paint

Peninsula C-653

ΔE 5.9 · #3B799C

Behr

Skinny Jeans S510-5

ΔE 6.5 · #5483A4

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 11.1 · #6C8EA3

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 11.5 · #6A90B4

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 12.5 · #1882B4

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 12.8 · #256D7B

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 14.9 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.3 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#3D83A0

#9F5A3C

Analogous

#3C9F8B

#3D83A0

#3C509F

Triadic

#3D83A0

#9F3C81

#819F3C

Split-Complementary

#3D83A0

#9F3C50

#9F8B3C

Tetradic

#3D83A0

#8B3C9F

#9F5A3C

#509F3C

Monochromatic

#122730

#275468

#3D83A0

#64A7C4

#9BC7D9

Rectangle

#3D83A0

#5A3C9F

#9F5A3C

#819F3C

Compound

#3D83A0

#3C509F

#9F5A3C

#9F8B3C

Variations

Lighter

#56A0BF

#86B5C9

#BCD3DC

Darker

#2E6881

#1E485A

#112A35

Saturation

#5F747C

#3C819F

#1E8DBD

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

4.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.95:1

Deuteranopia

#3D83A0

#6575A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D83A0

#7A7A9D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D83A0

#3A8782

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Randolph 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

#6D8F93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D83A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A94B7

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.

#814F3A

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: #3D83A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D83A0;

CSS Variable

--color-randolph: #3D83A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'randolph': '#3D83A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D83A0] text-[#3D83A0]

SCSS

$randolph: #3D83A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D83A0?

#3D83A0 is Randolph, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3D83A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Randolph?

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

What colors pair well with Randolph?

Randolph 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 Randolph?

You can download Randolph 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 Randolph?

The hex code is #3D83A0. In RGB it's 61, 131, 160, and in HSL it's 198°, 45%, 43%.

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