BLUES

Spirit Dance

#514B80

RGB 81, 75, 128 · HSL 247°, 26%, 40% · CMYK 37, 41, 0, 50

Spirit Dance is #514B80 in HEX — rgb(81, 75, 128), hsl(247°, 26%, 40%), cmyk(37%, 41%, 0%, 50%).

Spirit Dance pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 247°, 26%, 40%. 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#514B80

RGB81, 75, 128

HSL247°, 26%, 40%

HSV247°, 41%, 50%

CMYK37, 41, 0, 50

Decimal5327744

CSS RGBrgb(81, 75, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(247, 26%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Altar Of Heaven 1264

ΔE 1.8 · #4D4C80

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 2 · #514C7E

Vista Paint

Altar of Heaven C-1263

ΔE 2.5 · #4A477E

Behr

Dramatist MQ5-43

ΔE 2.8 · #4B4678

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 3 · #4F467E

Valspar

Jazzy Blue 4010-9

ΔE 3.1 · #4C4D7F

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 4 · #5A4E88

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 4.5 · #4D4985

Benjamin Moore

Basic CC-968

ΔE 5 · #40467E

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 5.3 · #604C7F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 12.5 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 12.9 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 15.9 · #1F4992

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 17.7 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 17.8 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 19.6 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#514B80

#7A814B

Analogous

#4B6081

#514B80

#6C4B81

Triadic

#514B80

#81524B

#4B8152

Split-Complementary

#514B80

#816C4B

#60814B

Tetradic

#514B80

#814B60

#7A814B

#4B816C

Monochromatic

#141320

#332F50

#514B80

#756EAA

#A39FC6

Rectangle

#514B80

#814B7A

#7A814B

#4B8152

Compound

#514B80

#6C4B81

#7A814B

#60814B

Variations

Lighter

#6C65A4

#948FB7

#C2C0D3

Darker

#413B68

#2C2848

#19172A

Saturation

#605E6E

#524B81

#3526A6

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

7.87:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#514B80

#415380

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#514B80

#4C4C7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#514B80

#4B5650

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Spirit Dance 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

#7C657B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#514B80

Daylight 5500K

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

#696A9F

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.

#676C41

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: #514B80;

CSS — background

background-color: #514B80;

CSS Variable

--color-spirit-dance: #514B80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spirit-dance': '#514B80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#514B80] text-[#514B80]

SCSS

$spirit-dance: #514B80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #514B80?

#514B80 is Spirit Dance, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #514B80 warm or cool?

Spirit Dance reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spirit Dance?

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

What colors pair well with Spirit Dance?

Spirit Dance 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 Spirit Dance?

You can download Spirit Dance 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 Spirit Dance?

The hex code is #514B80. In RGB it's 81, 75, 128, and in HSL it's 247°, 26%, 40%.

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