BLUES

Deep Azure

#3E5580

RGB 62, 85, 128 · HSL 219°, 35%, 37% · CMYK 52, 34, 0, 50

Deep Azure is #3E5580 in HEX — rgb(62, 85, 128), hsl(219°, 35%, 37%), cmyk(52%, 34%, 0%, 50%).

Deep Azure pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 219°, 35%, 37%. 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#3E5580

RGB62, 85, 128

HSL219°, 35%, 37%

HSV219°, 52%, 50%

CMYK52, 34, 0, 50

Decimal4085120

CSS RGBrgb(62, 85, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(219, 35%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Noble Knight S40E8

ΔE 2.7 · #394F78

Kilz

Darkening Sky RH230

ΔE 2.8 · #3E5382

Behr

Mysterious Night S550-6

ΔE 2.9 · #44587F

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 3.4 · #465380

Dunn-Edwards

Slumber DE5860

ΔE 3.9 · #2D517C

RAL

Brillant Blue 5007

ΔE 4.7 · #3E5F8A

PPG

Blue Jewel 1167-7

ΔE 4.7 · #465383

Benjamin Moore

Blueberry 812

ΔE 4.8 · #345284

Sherwin-Williams

Dignified SW6538

ΔE 6.5 · #3B496D

Vista Paint

Inky Sea K-1244

ΔE 6.7 · #274B71

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 7.5 · #195584

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 7.8 · #3A5170

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Take 1278

ΔE 9.7 · #505B93

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 12.9 · #003B67

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 13 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 20 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#3E5580

#7F683D

Analogous

#3D757F

#3E5580

#473D7F

Triadic

#3E5580

#7F3D54

#547F3D

Split-Complementary

#3E5580

#7F473D

#757F3D

Tetradic

#3E5580

#7F3D75

#7F683D

#3D7F47

Monochromatic

#0C1018

#24324C

#3E5580

#5A78AF

#8DA2C8

Rectangle

#3E5580

#683D7F

#7F683D

#547F3D

Compound

#3E5580

#473D7F

#7F683D

#757F3D

Variations

Lighter

#5271AB

#8296BB

#B9C3D5

Darker

#304367

#202E48

#121B2A

Saturation

#545B68

#3D547F

#1F4B9E

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

7.46:1

AAA

vs Black

2.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3E5580

#425480

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E5580

#52527B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E5580

#385D57

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Deep Azure 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

#6E6C7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E5580

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B719F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#685738

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: #3E5580;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E5580;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-azure: #3E5580;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-azure': '#3E5580' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E5580] text-[#3E5580]

SCSS

$deep-azure: #3E5580;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E5580?

#3E5580 is Deep Azure, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3E5580 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Azure?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Azure?

Deep Azure 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 Deep Azure?

You can download Deep Azure 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 Deep Azure?

The hex code is #3E5580. In RGB it's 62, 85, 128, and in HSL it's 219°, 35%, 37%.

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