BLUES

Dewberry

#3E385A

RGB 62, 56, 90 · HSL 251°, 23%, 29% · CMYK 31, 38, 0, 65

Dewberry is #3E385A in HEX — rgb(62, 56, 90), hsl(251°, 23%, 29%), cmyk(31%, 38%, 0%, 65%).

Dewberry pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 251°, 23%, 29%. 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#3E385A

RGB62, 56, 90

HSL251°, 23%, 29%

HSV251°, 38%, 35%

CMYK31, 38, 0, 65

Decimal4077658

CSS RGBrgb(62, 56, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(251, 23%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

Exact match

Behr

Deep Mulberry BXC-51

ΔE 1.4 · #3C395A

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 3.1 · #3A3B5B

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2067-10

ΔE 3.2 · #343457

Dulux

Georgina S44E9

ΔE 3.5 · #403357

Vista Paint

True Romance C-1249

ΔE 5.2 · #4A4268

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 6 · #4E4260

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 6.1 · #4D456A

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 6.8 · #48436D

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 7.3 · #2A2E4B

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 7.3 · #49456F

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.8 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 10.1 · #1D375C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 12.6 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 13.7 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 16 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#3E385A

#555B39

Analogous

#39445B

#3E385A

#50395B

Triadic

#3E385A

#5B3F39

#395B3F

Split-Complementary

#3E385A

#5B5039

#445B39

Tetradic

#3E385A

#5B3944

#555B39

#395B50

Monochromatic

#0B0A10

#1E1B2C

#3E385A

#60568A

#877EAE

Rectangle

#3E385A

#5B3955

#555B39

#395B3F

Compound

#3E385A

#50395B

#555B39

#445B39

Variations

Lighter

#5E5587

#857DA8

#B9B5CA

Darker

#322D49

#221E33

#14111E

Saturation

#47454F

#3F395B

#2D1C77

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

10.95:1

AAA

vs Black

1.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3E385A

#343E5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E385A

#393956

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E385A

#3A3F3B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Dewberry 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

#6E575F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E385A

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B5C83

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#494F2F

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: #3E385A;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E385A;

CSS Variable

--color-dewberry: #3E385A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dewberry': '#3E385A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E385A] text-[#3E385A]

SCSS

$dewberry: #3E385A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E385A?

#3E385A is Dewberry, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3E385A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dewberry?

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

What colors pair well with Dewberry?

Dewberry 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 Dewberry?

You can download Dewberry 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 Dewberry?

The hex code is #3E385A. In RGB it's 62, 56, 90, and in HSL it's 251°, 23%, 29%.

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