BLUES

When Worlds Collide

#585C79

RGB 88, 92, 121 · HSL 233°, 16%, 41% · CMYK 27, 24, 0, 53

When Worlds Collide is #585C79 in HEX — rgb(88, 92, 121), hsl(233°, 16%, 41%), cmyk(27%, 24%, 0%, 53%).

When Worlds Collide pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 233°, 16%, 41%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#585C79

RGB88, 92, 121

HSL233°, 16%, 41%

HSV233°, 27%, 47%

CMYK27, 24, 0, 53

Decimal5790841

CSS RGBrgb(88, 92, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(233, 16%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vintage Grape 670F-6

ΔE 1.8 · #595975

Kilz

Bewitched RB110-02

ΔE 2.7 · #5D6181

Valspar

Celestial Mystery 4002-6C

ΔE 2.9 · #59627E

Dulux

Blue Glaze S42D7

ΔE 3.2 · #565A7C

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Review DE5902

ΔE 3.4 · #4E5878

Benjamin Moore

Darkest 2069-30

ΔE 3.9 · #5D5B7D

Vista Paint

Grapes of Wrath C-1283

ΔE 4.1 · #65617C

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 4.1 · #65627D

Sherwin-Williams

Purple Passage SW6551

ΔE 4.6 · #645E77

PPG

Stained Glass 1165-6

ΔE 5.6 · #556682

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 6.7 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 7.5 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 8.6 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.2 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 13.2 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.1 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#585C79

#797558

Analogous

#586C79

#585C79

#655879

Triadic

#585C79

#79585C

#5C7958

Split-Complementary

#585C79

#796558

#6C7958

Tetradic

#585C79

#79586C

#797558

#587965

Monochromatic

#181921

#383A4D

#585C79

#7D81A1

#A9ACC1

Rectangle

#585C79

#755879

#797558

#5C7958

Compound

#585C79

#655879

#797558

#6C7958

Variations

Lighter

#73789A

#989BB1

#C4C6D0

Darker

#464962

#2F3244

#1B1D28

Saturation

#64656E

#585C79

#2C3AA5

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

6.52:1

vs Black

3.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#585C79

#555E79

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#585C79

#5B5B76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#585C79

#55615E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

When Worlds Collide 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

#817276

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#585C79

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F779A

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6F6A43

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: #585C79;

CSS — background

background-color: #585C79;

CSS Variable

--color-when-worlds-collide: #585C79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'when-worlds-collide': '#585C79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#585C79] text-[#585C79]

SCSS

$when-worlds-collide: #585C79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #585C79?

#585C79 is When Worlds Collide, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #585C79 warm or cool?

When Worlds Collide reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with When Worlds Collide?

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

What colors pair well with When Worlds Collide?

When Worlds Collide 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 When Worlds Collide?

You can download When Worlds Collide 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 When Worlds Collide?

The hex code is #585C79. In RGB it's 88, 92, 121, and in HSL it's 233°, 16%, 41%.

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