BLUES

Ocean Storm

#3E6A83

RGB 62, 106, 131 · HSL 202°, 36%, 38% · CMYK 53, 19, 0, 49

Ocean Storm is #3E6A83 in HEX — rgb(62, 106, 131), hsl(202°, 36%, 38%), cmyk(53%, 19%, 0%, 49%).

Ocean Storm pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 36%, 38%. 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#3E6A83

RGB62, 106, 131

HSL202°, 36%, 38%

HSV202°, 53%, 51%

CMYK53, 19, 0, 49

Decimal4090499

CSS RGBrgb(62, 106, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(202, 36%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ocean Storm MQ5-61

Exact match

Dulux

Good Samaritan S36C6

ΔE 0.6 · #3F6982

Vista Paint

Blue Suede Shoes K-153

ΔE 1.9 · #40677E

Benjamin Moore

Lucerne AF-530

ΔE 2 · #3B657E

Sherwin-Williams

Santorini Blue SW7607

ΔE 2.2 · #416D83

Dunn-Edwards

Crashing Waves DE5810

ΔE 2.4 · #3E6F87

Valspar

Photogenic 5010-10

ΔE 2.7 · #447087

Kilz

Harborside RD120-02

ΔE 2.9 · #36637D

PPG

Brigade 1152-6

ΔE 5.5 · #365D73

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 5.8 · #2A6478

Hallman-Lindsay

Tory Blue historic-tory-blue

ΔE 6 · #2B708F

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 9.4 · #4C6A74

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 11.2 · #4D5B6A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 12.2 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 13.4 · #485761

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 16.7 · #195584

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#3E6A83

#84583E

Analogous

#3E847A

#3E6A83

#3E4784

Triadic

#3E6A83

#843E6A

#6A843E

Split-Complementary

#3E6A83

#843E47

#847A3E

Tetradic

#3E6A83

#7A3E84

#84583E

#47843E

Monochromatic

#0D161C

#264050

#3E6A83

#5C93B2

#90B5CB

Rectangle

#3E6A83

#583E84

#84583E

#6A843E

Compound

#3E6A83

#3E4784

#84583E

#847A3E

Variations

Lighter

#538DAE

#83A8BD

#BACBD6

Darker

#30556B

#203B4A

#12222C

Saturation

#56646B

#3E6A84

#1F72A3

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

5.84:1

vs Black

3.59:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#3E6A83

#556184

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E6A83

#646480

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E6A83

#3B6E6A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ocean Storm 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

#6E7C7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E6A83

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B81A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#6C4C39

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: #3E6A83;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E6A83;

CSS Variable

--color-ocean-storm: #3E6A83;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ocean-storm': '#3E6A83' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E6A83] text-[#3E6A83]

SCSS

$ocean-storm: #3E6A83;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E6A83?

#3E6A83 is Ocean Storm, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3E6A83 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ocean Storm?

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

What colors pair well with Ocean Storm?

Ocean Storm 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 Ocean Storm?

You can download Ocean Storm 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 Ocean Storm?

The hex code is #3E6A83. In RGB it's 62, 106, 131, and in HSL it's 202°, 36%, 38%.

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