BLUES

Tangent Periwinkle

#50507F

RGB 80, 80, 127 · HSL 240°, 23%, 41% · CMYK 37, 37, 0, 50

Tangent Periwinkle is #50507F in HEX — rgb(80, 80, 127), hsl(240°, 23%, 41%), cmyk(37%, 37%, 0%, 50%).

Tangent Periwinkle pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 240°, 23%, 41%. 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#50507F

RGB80, 80, 127

HSL240°, 23%, 41%

HSV240°, 37%, 50%

CMYK37, 37, 0, 50

Decimal5263487

CSS RGBrgb(80, 80, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 23%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Roman Violet 1170-7

ΔE 1.5 · #4D517F

Valspar

Jazzy Blue 4010-9

ΔE 2.3 · #4C4D7F

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 3 · #514C7E

Behr

Aurora Splendor PPU16-1

ΔE 3 · #585683

Dulux

Purple Pool S43F8

ΔE 3.1 · #4B4976

Hallman-Lindsay

Altar Of Heaven 1264

ΔE 3.6 · #4D4C80

Benjamin Moore

Bistro 1421

ΔE 4.1 · #54598B

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 4.7 · #4B568A

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

ΔE 5.4 · #534778

Vista Paint

Sailor's Eyes K-1241

ΔE 6.4 · #394778

RAL

Brillant Blue 5007

ΔE 11.6 · #3E5F8A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 13.3 · #3A5170

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 14.5 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 15.3 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 15.8 · #1D375C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 17.7 · #5E3D5A

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

#50507F

#818151

Analogous

#516981

#50507F

#695181

Triadic

#50507F

#815151

#518151

Split-Complementary

#50507F

#816951

#698151

Tetradic

#50507F

#815169

#818151

#518169

Monochromatic

#161623

#333352

#50507F

#7575A9

#A4A4C6

Rectangle

#50507F

#815181

#818151

#518151

Compound

#50507F

#695181

#818151

#698151

Variations

Lighter

#6B6BA2

#9393B6

#C2C2D3

Darker

#3F3F68

#2B2B48

#19192A

Saturation

#616170

#515181

#2828A9

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

7.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#50507F

#46567F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#50507F

#50507A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#50507F

#4B5A54

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Tangent Periwinkle 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

#7B697A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#50507F

Daylight 5500K

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

#696E9F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#6F6F43

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: #50507F;

CSS — background

background-color: #50507F;

CSS Variable

--color-tangent-periwinkle: #50507F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangent-periwinkle': '#50507F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#50507F] text-[#50507F]

SCSS

$tangent-periwinkle: #50507F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #50507F?

#50507F is Tangent Periwinkle, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #50507F warm or cool?

Tangent Periwinkle reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tangent Periwinkle?

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

What colors pair well with Tangent Periwinkle?

Tangent Periwinkle 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 Tangent Periwinkle?

You can download Tangent Periwinkle 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 Tangent Periwinkle?

The hex code is #50507F. In RGB it's 80, 80, 127, and in HSL it's 240°, 23%, 41%.

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