BLUES
Hudson Bay
#3F5266
Hudson Bay is a grounded blue sitting at HSL 211°, 24%, 32%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bedrooms, studies, dining rooms — ideal for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture. Looks at home next to cream walls, walnut furniture, brass fixtures, leather.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Hudson Bay 1680
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, studies, dining rooms
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, brass fixtures, leather
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Hudson Bay
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #3F5266?
#3F5266 is Hudson Bay, a deep blue with a cool undertone.
Is #3F5266 warm or cool?
Hudson Bay reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Hudson Bay?
Hudson Bay works well in bedrooms, studies, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Hudson Bay?
Hudson Bay pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, brass fixtures, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Hudson Bay?
You can download Hudson Bay 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 RGB value of #3F5266?
#3F5266 converts to RGB 63, 82, 102.