BLUES

Classic Waltz

#5740CE

RGB 87, 64, 206 · HSL 250°, 59%, 53% · CMYK 58, 69, 0, 19

Classic Waltz is #5740CE in HEX — rgb(87, 64, 206), hsl(250°, 59%, 53%), cmyk(58%, 69%, 0%, 19%).

Classic Waltz pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 250°, 59%, 53%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#5740CE

RGB87, 64, 206

HSL250°, 59%, 53%

HSV250°, 69%, 81%

CMYK58, 69, 0, 19

Decimal5718222

CSS RGBrgb(87, 64, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(250, 59%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Classic Waltz P570-6

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 37.1 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 43.8 · #1F4992

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 44.7 · #50498A

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 45.4 · #445397

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 46 · #1E2D6E

Dunn-Edwards

Mardi Gras DE5943

ΔE 46.2 · #665D9E

Dulux

Purple Geisha SB8G7

ΔE 47.3 · #54518F

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 47.4 · #324A8B

Benjamin Moore

Scandinavian 2068-30

ΔE 47.4 · #4F4F8D

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 48.4 · #776BAB

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 50.5 · #745A92

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 52.6 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 53.6 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 55 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 67.7 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#5740CE

#B6CE40

Analogous

#4070CE

#5740CE

#9F40CE

Triadic

#5740CE

#CE5840

#40CE58

Split-Complementary

#5740CE

#CE9F40

#70CE40

Tetradic

#5740CE

#CE4070

#B6CE40

#40CE9F

Monochromatic

#24185D

#3B289A

#5740CE

#8D7DDE

#C3BAED

Rectangle

#5740CE

#CE40B6

#B6CE40

#40CE58

Compound

#5740CE

#9F40CE

#B6CE40

#70CE40

Variations

Lighter

#7967D8

#9F93DB

#CAC4E6

Darker

#3F29AF

#2A1A7B

#180E49

Saturation

#79729C

#5840CE

#4828E6

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

6.93:1

vs Black

3.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5740CE

#0060CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5740CE

#4545C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5740CE

#3E6A54

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Classic Waltz 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

#815DB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5740CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#6E62DA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E8ED

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.

#99AC39

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #5740CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #5740CE;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-waltz: #5740CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-waltz': '#5740CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5740CE] text-[#5740CE]

SCSS

$classic-waltz: #5740CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5740CE?

#5740CE is Classic Waltz, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #5740CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Waltz?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Waltz?

Classic Waltz 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 Classic Waltz?

You can download Classic Waltz 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 Classic Waltz?

The hex code is #5740CE. In RGB it's 87, 64, 206, and in HSL it's 250°, 59%, 53%.

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