BLUES

Saxophone Solo

#3F556C

RGB 63, 85, 108 · HSL 211°, 26%, 34% · CMYK 42, 21, 0, 58

Saxophone Solo is #3F556C in HEX — rgb(63, 85, 108), hsl(211°, 26%, 34%), cmyk(42%, 21%, 0%, 58%).

Saxophone Solo pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 211°, 26%, 34%. 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#3F556C

RGB63, 85, 108

HSL211°, 26%, 34%

HSV211°, 42%, 42%

CMYK42, 21, 0, 58

Decimal4150636

CSS RGBrgb(63, 85, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(211, 26%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Saxophone Solo RC290-02

Exact match

Behr

Midnight Mosaic HDC-SM14-7

ΔE 1.3 · #3E5269

Dulux

Inkjet S39C7

ΔE 1.5 · #44566C

Benjamin Moore

Hudson 1680 · CC-810

ΔE 2.1 · #405367

Valspar

Indigo Cloth 4009-7

ΔE 2.4 · #3D5872

Hallman-Lindsay

Into The Stratosphere 627

ΔE 2.4 · #425267

Vista Paint

Into the Stratosphere C-626

ΔE 3 · #415065

Sherwin-Williams

Indigo Batik SW7602

ΔE 3.3 · #3E5063

PPG

Admiralty 1042-7

ΔE 4.2 · #404E61

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Earth DE5853

ΔE 4.2 · #375673

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 5.4 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 6.2 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 8.3 · #485761

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.2 · #334059

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 11.3 · #2A6478

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 12 · #4C6A74

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

#3F556C

#6D5740

Analogous

#406C6D

#3F556C

#41406D

Triadic

#3F556C

#6D4056

#566D40

Split-Complementary

#3F556C

#6D4140

#6C6D40

Tetradic

#3F556C

#6D406C

#6D5740

#406D41

Monochromatic

#090D10

#24303D

#3F556C

#5C7C9D

#8BA2BB

Rectangle

#3F556C

#57406D

#6D5740

#566D40

Compound

#3F556C

#41406D

#6D5740

#6C6D40

Variations

Lighter

#597798

#8499B0

#B9C4CF

Darker

#324558

#222F3D

#131B24

Saturation

#50565D

#40566D

#20558D

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

7.70:1

AAA

vs Black

2.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3F556C

#48516D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3F556C

#525269

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3F556C

#3D5955

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Saxophone Solo 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

#6F6C6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3F556C

Daylight 5500K

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

#5C7190

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#5C4A37

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: #3F556C;

CSS — background

background-color: #3F556C;

CSS Variable

--color-saxophone-solo: #3F556C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'saxophone-solo': '#3F556C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3F556C] text-[#3F556C]

SCSS

$saxophone-solo: #3F556C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3F556C?

#3F556C is Saxophone Solo, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #3F556C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Saxophone Solo?

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

What colors pair well with Saxophone Solo?

Saxophone Solo 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 Saxophone Solo?

You can download Saxophone Solo 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 Saxophone Solo?

The hex code is #3F556C. In RGB it's 63, 85, 108, and in HSL it's 211°, 26%, 34%.

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