BLUES

Gigas

#564786

RGB 86, 71, 134 · HSL 254°, 31%, 40% · CMYK 36, 47, 0, 47

Gigas is #564786 in HEX — rgb(86, 71, 134), hsl(254°, 31%, 40%), cmyk(36%, 47%, 0%, 47%).

Gigas pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 254°, 31%, 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#564786

RGB86, 71, 134

HSL254°, 31%, 40%

HSV254°, 47%, 53%

CMYK36, 47, 0, 47

Decimal5654406

CSS RGBrgb(86, 71, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(254, 31%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vintner M100-6

ΔE 2.6 · #50417F

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 2.8 · #50498A

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 4.1 · #4D4985

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 4.3 · #5A4E88

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 4.8 · #4F467E

Benjamin Moore

Scandinavian 2068-30

ΔE 5.5 · #4F4F8D

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 7.9 · #604C7F

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 8 · #564375

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 9 · #514C7E

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 9.7 · #484E83

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 12.7 · #7B598F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 13.2 · #6C4675

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 14.5 · #1F4992

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 15.6 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 21.9 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 25.7 · #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

#564786

#778646

Analogous

#465786

#564786

#754686

Triadic

#564786

#865546

#468655

Split-Complementary

#564786

#867546

#578646

Tetradic

#564786

#864657

#778646

#468675

Monochromatic

#151221

#352C54

#564786

#7969B0

#A69BCA

Rectangle

#564786

#864677

#778646

#468655

Compound

#564786

#754686

#778646

#578646

Variations

Lighter

#705FAB

#968BBB

#C3BED5

Darker

#43376C

#2E254B

#1A152C

Saturation

#615D6F

#554686

#4223A9

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

7.95:1

AAA

vs Black

2.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#564786

#3F5486

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#564786

#4A4A80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#564786

#4F554E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Gigas 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

#806280

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#564786

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D67A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#636E40

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: #564786;

CSS — background

background-color: #564786;

CSS Variable

--color-gigas: #564786;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gigas': '#564786' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#564786] text-[#564786]

SCSS

$gigas: #564786;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #564786?

#564786 is Gigas, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #564786 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gigas?

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

What colors pair well with Gigas?

Gigas 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 Gigas?

You can download Gigas 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 Gigas?

The hex code is #564786. In RGB it's 86, 71, 134, and in HSL it's 254°, 31%, 40%.

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