BLUES

Midnight in the Tropics

#435964

RGB 67, 89, 100 · HSL 200°, 20%, 33% · CMYK 33, 11, 0, 61

Midnight in the Tropics is #435964 in HEX — rgb(67, 89, 100), hsl(200°, 20%, 33%), cmyk(33%, 11%, 0%, 61%).

Midnight in the Tropics pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 20%, 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#435964

RGB67, 89, 100

HSL200°, 20%, 33%

HSV200°, 33%, 39%

CMYK33, 11, 0, 61

Decimal4413796

CSS RGBrgb(67, 89, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 20%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Saxon Blue historic-saxon-blue

ΔE 0.6 · #435965

PPG

Oceania 10-01

ΔE 0.7 · #425A65

Benjamin Moore

New 1651

ΔE 1.3 · #455A63

Vista Paint

Saxon Blue C-1369

ΔE 1.5 · #455966

Dulux

Benang SG5D7

ΔE 2 · #425860

Behr

Observatory PPU13-19

ΔE 2.1 · #455D66

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 2.5 · #485761

Dunn-Edwards

Slate Wall DE5797

ΔE 2.6 · #40535D

Valspar

Moon Shade 4006-4C

ΔE 3.6 · #495765

Sherwin-Williams

Bunglehouse Blue SW0048

ΔE 3.9 · #47626F

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 4.1 · #47535C

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 4.3 · #4D5B6A

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7 · #4C6A74

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 8.9 · #494F50

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 8.9 · #474A51

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 14.2 · #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

#435964

#654F43

Analogous

#43655F

#435964

#434965

Triadic

#435964

#65435A

#5A6543

Split-Complementary

#435964

#654349

#655F43

Tetradic

#435964

#5F4365

#654F43

#496543

Monochromatic

#0A0E0F

#253137

#435964

#628393

#8EA7B4

Rectangle

#435964

#4F4365

#654F43

#5A6543

Compound

#435964

#434965

#654F43

#655F43

Variations

Lighter

#5F7E8E

#879EAA

#BBC6CC

Darker

#354851

#243238

#151D21

Saturation

#4F5659

#435A65

#226587

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

7.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#435964

#4E5365

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#435964

#565663

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#435964

#425B59

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Midnight in the Tropics 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

#726F66

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#435964

Daylight 5500K

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

#5F748A

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.

#594236

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: #435964;

CSS — background

background-color: #435964;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight-in-the-tropics: #435964;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight-in-the-tropics': '#435964' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#435964] text-[#435964]

SCSS

$midnight-in-the-tropics: #435964;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #435964?

#435964 is Midnight in the Tropics, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #435964 warm or cool?

Midnight in the Tropics reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Midnight in the Tropics?

Midnight in the Tropics works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Midnight in the Tropics?

Midnight in the Tropics 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 Midnight in the Tropics?

You can download Midnight in the Tropics 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 Midnight in the Tropics?

The hex code is #435964. In RGB it's 67, 89, 100, and in HSL it's 200°, 20%, 33%.

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