BLUES

Champlain Blue

#435572

RGB 67, 85, 114 · HSL 217°, 26%, 35% · CMYK 41, 25, 0, 55

Champlain Blue is #435572 in HEX — rgb(67, 85, 114), hsl(217°, 26%, 35%), cmyk(41%, 25%, 0%, 55%).

Champlain Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 217°, 26%, 35%. 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#435572

RGB67, 85, 114

HSL217°, 26%, 35%

HSV217°, 41%, 45%

CMYK41, 25, 0, 55

Decimal4412786

CSS RGBrgb(67, 85, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(217, 26%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Champlain Blue HDC-CL-26

ΔE 0.7 · #425573

Benjamin Moore

Indi CSP-565

ΔE 1.8 · #455873

Dulux

Blue Flag S38F8

ΔE 2.2 · #3B526F

Dunn-Edwards

Newbury Port DE5881

ΔE 2.4 · #445A79

Kilz

Authentic Navy RC120-02

ΔE 2.5 · #475A75

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 2.7 · #3A5170

Valspar

Mystified 4011-8

ΔE 2.8 · #48536D

PPG

Annapolis Blue 1164-7

ΔE 4.7 · #384A66

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Peace 592

ΔE 4.9 · #3A4A64

Vista Paint

Happy Tune C-647

ΔE 5 · #315472

Sherwin-Williams

Luxe Blue SW6537

ΔE 6.5 · #516582

RAL

Distant Blue 5023

ΔE 9 · #49678D

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 9.1 · #4D5B6A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.1 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 11.9 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 14.6 · #1D375C

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

#435572

#705F42

Analogous

#426B70

#435572

#474270

Triadic

#435572

#704254

#547042

Split-Complementary

#435572

#704742

#6B7042

Tetradic

#435572

#70426B

#705F42

#427047

Monochromatic

#090C10

#263040

#435572

#5E78A1

#8FA0BD

Rectangle

#435572

#5F4270

#705F42

#547042

Compound

#435572

#474270

#705F42

#6B7042

Variations

Lighter

#5B739A

#8696B2

#BAC3D0

Darker

#34435B

#232E3F

#141B25

Saturation

#525860

#425470

#214C91

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

7.55:1

AAA

vs Black

2.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#435572

#485373

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#435572

#52526F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#435572

#405A56

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Champlain Blue 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

#726C71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#435572

Daylight 5500K

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

#5F7195

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#5F5039

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: #435572;

CSS — background

background-color: #435572;

CSS Variable

--color-champlain-blue: #435572;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'champlain-blue': '#435572' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#435572] text-[#435572]

SCSS

$champlain-blue: #435572;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #435572?

#435572 is Champlain Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #435572 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Champlain Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Champlain Blue?

Champlain Blue 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 Champlain Blue?

You can download Champlain Blue 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 Champlain Blue?

The hex code is #435572. In RGB it's 67, 85, 114, and in HSL it's 217°, 26%, 35%.

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