BLUES

Chronicle

#3E4365

RGB 62, 67, 101 · HSL 232°, 24%, 32% · CMYK 39, 34, 0, 60

Chronicle is #3E4365 in HEX — rgb(62, 67, 101), hsl(232°, 24%, 32%), cmyk(39%, 34%, 0%, 60%).

Chronicle pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 232°, 24%, 32%. 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#3E4365

RGB62, 67, 101

HSL232°, 24%, 32%

HSV232°, 39%, 40%

CMYK39, 34, 0, 60

Decimal4080485

CSS RGBrgb(62, 67, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(232, 24%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Chronicle S42E8

Exact match

Vista Paint

Newport Indigo C-1378

ΔE 2.7 · #363F63

Behr

Nobility Blue PPU15-1

ΔE 2.7 · #41496A

PPG

Egyptian Violet 1168-7

ΔE 3.3 · #3D496D

Benjamin Moore

Wizard CC-966

ΔE 3.5 · #41476E

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 3.7 · #3A3B5B

Sherwin-Williams

Dignified SW6538

ΔE 3.7 · #3B496D

Kilz

Best In Class RB290-02

ΔE 4.8 · #434E71

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 5.5 · #4D456A

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 6.4 · #49456F

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 7 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 8.2 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 8.8 · #1D375C

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 9.7 · #2A2E4B

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 15.5 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 16.1 · #4D5B6A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#3E4365

#65603E

Analogous

#3E5765

#3E4365

#4C3E65

Triadic

#3E4365

#653E43

#43653E

Split-Complementary

#3E4365

#654C3E

#57653E

Tetradic

#3E4365

#653E57

#65603E

#3E654C

Monochromatic

#0A0B10

#212436

#3E4365

#5B6395

#878DB5

Rectangle

#3E4365

#603E65

#65603E

#43653E

Compound

#3E4365

#4C3E65

#65603E

#57653E

Variations

Lighter

#586090

#8287AC

#B8BBCD

Darker

#313552

#212439

#131521

Saturation

#4C4D57

#3E4365

#1F2C84

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

9.56:1

AAA

vs Black

2.20:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3E4365

#394565

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E4365

#424261

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E4365

#3A4A45

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Chronicle 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

#6E5F67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E4365

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B648B

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.

#575234

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: #3E4365;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E4365;

CSS Variable

--color-chronicle: #3E4365;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chronicle': '#3E4365' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E4365] text-[#3E4365]

SCSS

$chronicle: #3E4365;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E4365?

#3E4365 is Chronicle, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3E4365 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chronicle?

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

What colors pair well with Chronicle?

Chronicle 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 Chronicle?

You can download Chronicle 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 Chronicle?

The hex code is #3E4365. In RGB it's 62, 67, 101, and in HSL it's 232°, 24%, 32%.

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