BLUES

Distant Thunder

#435667

RGB 67, 86, 103 · HSL 208°, 21%, 33% · CMYK 35, 17, 0, 60

Distant Thunder is #435667 in HEX — rgb(67, 86, 103), hsl(208°, 21%, 33%), cmyk(35%, 17%, 0%, 60%).

Distant Thunder pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 21%, 33%. 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#435667

RGB67, 86, 103

HSL208°, 21%, 33%

HSV208°, 35%, 40%

CMYK35, 17, 0, 60

Decimal4413031

CSS RGBrgb(67, 86, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 21%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Distant Thunder 760F-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Newburyport HC-155

ΔE 1.4 · #475667

Dulux

Rainmaker S37C7

ΔE 1.5 · #485868

Vista Paint

Day Spa C-633

ΔE 2.2 · #3E5261

Hallman-Lindsay

Day Spa 634

ΔE 2.3 · #3D5463

Valspar

Moon Shade 4006-4C

ΔE 2.5 · #495765

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Haze DE5818

ΔE 2.8 · #3E505F

Sherwin-Williams

Indigo Batik SW7602

ΔE 2.8 · #3E5063

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 3.2 · #4D5B6A

Kilz

Saxophone Solo RC290-02

ΔE 3.8 · #3F556C

PPG

Admiralty 1042-7

ΔE 3.8 · #404E61

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 4.5 · #485761

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 8.9 · #434750

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.1 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 9.6 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.8 · #334059

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

#435667

#665342

Analogous

#426665

#435667

#424466

Triadic

#435667

#664255

#556642

Split-Complementary

#435667

#664244

#666542

Tetradic

#435667

#654266

#665342

#446642

Monochromatic

#0A0D0F

#242F38

#435667

#617C94

#8DA2B4

Rectangle

#435667

#534266

#665342

#556642

Compound

#435667

#424466

#665342

#666542

Variations

Lighter

#5D788F

#869AAB

#BAC4CC

Darker

#344452

#242F39

#141B21

Saturation

#4F5559

#425566

#215887

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

7.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#435667

#4B5268

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#435667

#535365

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#435667

#425956

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Distant Thunder 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

#726D68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#435667

Daylight 5500K

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

#5F728D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#594636

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: #435667;

CSS — background

background-color: #435667;

CSS Variable

--color-distant-thunder: #435667;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'distant-thunder': '#435667' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#435667] text-[#435667]

SCSS

$distant-thunder: #435667;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #435667?

#435667 is Distant Thunder, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #435667 warm or cool?

Distant Thunder reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Distant Thunder?

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

What colors pair well with Distant Thunder?

Distant Thunder 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 Distant Thunder?

You can download Distant Thunder 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 Distant Thunder?

The hex code is #435667. In RGB it's 67, 86, 103, and in HSL it's 208°, 21%, 33%.

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