BLUES

Norse Blue

#3D9DC2

RGB 61, 157, 194 · HSL 197°, 52%, 50% · CMYK 69, 19, 0, 24

Norse Blue is #3D9DC2 in HEX — rgb(61, 157, 194), hsl(197°, 52%, 50%), cmyk(69%, 19%, 0%, 24%).

Norse Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 52%, 50%. 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#3D9DC2

RGB61, 157, 194

HSL197°, 52%, 50%

HSV197°, 69%, 76%

CMYK69, 19, 0, 24

Decimal4038082

CSS RGBrgb(61, 157, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 52%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Major Blue SW6795

ΔE 2.8 · #289EC4

Valspar

Pool Party 5002-10B

ΔE 3.1 · #2D9ABC

Dulux

Opalescent S35E4

ΔE 3.3 · #3C98C1

Kilz

Overboard RD280-01

ΔE 3.4 · #41A4CD

Behr

Blue Chaise 550D-6

ΔE 3.9 · #43A5C6

Vista Paint

Charybdis C-660

ΔE 4.3 · #1DA1C9

PPG

Mystic Blue 1237-5

ΔE 4.4 · #48A8D0

Benjamin Moore

Cool 2058-40

ΔE 4.6 · #429BB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Charybdis 661

ΔE 5.2 · #16A3CB

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 5.5 · #599EC4

Dunn-Edwards

Frozen Wave DE5829

ΔE 7 · #56ACCA

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 10.6 · #4EB3CD

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 15.7 · #83AAC1

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 16.6 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 17.8 · #3B83BD

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 23.2 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#3D9DC2

#C2633D

Analogous

#3DC2A5

#3D9DC2

#3D5AC2

Triadic

#3D9DC2

#C23D9C

#9CC23D

Split-Complementary

#3D9DC2

#C23D5A

#C2A53D

Tetradic

#3D9DC2

#A53DC2

#C2633D

#5AC23D

Monochromatic

#183E4E

#2B6D88

#3D9DC2

#77BAD4

#B1D7E7

Rectangle

#3D9DC2

#633DC2

#C2633D

#9CC23D

Compound

#3D9DC2

#3D5AC2

#C2633D

#C2A53D

Variations

Lighter

#64B0CE

#91C1D4

#C2D9E3

Darker

#2E7E9E

#1E586E

#103341

Saturation

#6C8893

#3D9CC2

#1FA9E0

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

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.80:1

Deuteranopia

#3D9DC2

#768BC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D9DC2

#9292BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D9DC2

#38A29C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Norse 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#6DA2AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D9DC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#5AA7D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBED

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.

#9C583C

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #3D9DC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D9DC2;

CSS Variable

--color-norse-blue: #3D9DC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'norse-blue': '#3D9DC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D9DC2] text-[#3D9DC2]

SCSS

$norse-blue: #3D9DC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D9DC2?

#3D9DC2 is Norse Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3D9DC2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Norse Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Norse Blue?

Norse 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 Norse Blue?

You can download Norse 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 Norse Blue?

The hex code is #3D9DC2. In RGB it's 61, 157, 194, and in HSL it's 197°, 52%, 50%.

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