BLUES

Presidential

#3E4E59

RGB 62, 78, 89 · HSL 204°, 18%, 30% · CMYK 30, 12, 0, 65

Presidential is #3E4E59 in HEX — rgb(62, 78, 89), hsl(204°, 18%, 30%), cmyk(30%, 12%, 0%, 65%).

Presidential pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 204°, 18%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#3E4E59

RGB62, 78, 89

HSL204°, 18%, 30%

HSV204°, 30%, 35%

CMYK30, 12, 0, 65

Decimal4083289

CSS RGBrgb(62, 78, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 18%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Presidential S36A7

Exact match

Valspar

Fly-by-Night Blue 4009-4

ΔE 1.2 · #414F5B

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 1.4 · #3D4E57

Behr

Orion Gray N510-6

ΔE 1.5 · #3D4C55

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Serpent SW7615

ΔE 1.9 · #3E4B54

Dunn-Edwards

Nightfall DE5804

ΔE 2.1 · #43535E

Benjamin Moore

Brush CW-675

ΔE 2.2 · #425058

PPG

Cavalry 1041-7

ΔE 2.4 · #3F4C5A

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 3 · #47535C

Vista Paint

Day Spa C-633

ΔE 3.1 · #3E5261

Hallman-Lindsay

Seal Blue historic-seal-blue

ΔE 3.8 · #475663

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 3.9 · #485761

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 5.1 · #434750

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.2 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.3 · #575757

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#3E4E59

#5A4A3F

Analogous

#3F5A58

#3E4E59

#3F415A

Triadic

#3E4E59

#5A3F4F

#4F5A3F

Split-Complementary

#3E4E59

#5A3F41

#5A583F

Tetradic

#3E4E59

#583F5A

#5A4A3F

#415A3F

Monochromatic

#0A0D0F

#1F282D

#3E4E59

#5E7787

#879DAB

Rectangle

#3E4E59

#4A3F5A

#5A4A3F

#4F5A3F

Compound

#3E4E59

#3F415A

#5A4A3F

#5A583F

Variations

Lighter

#5C7484

#8497A4

#B9C2C8

Darker

#324049

#222C32

#13191E

Saturation

#484D51

#3F4F5A

#1F567A

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

8.61:1

AAA

vs Black

2.44:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3E4E59

#464A5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E4E59

#4C4C58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E4E59

#3D504E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Presidential 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

#6E675E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E4E59

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B6C82

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#513E31

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: #3E4E59;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E4E59;

CSS Variable

--color-presidential: #3E4E59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'presidential': '#3E4E59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E4E59] text-[#3E4E59]

SCSS

$presidential: #3E4E59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E4E59?

#3E4E59 is Presidential, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3E4E59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Presidential?

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

What colors pair well with Presidential?

Presidential 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 Presidential?

You can download Presidential 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 Presidential?

The hex code is #3E4E59. In RGB it's 62, 78, 89, and in HSL it's 204°, 18%, 30%.

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