BLUES

Aurora Splendour

#595682

RGB 89, 86, 130 · HSL 244°, 20%, 42% · CMYK 32, 34, 0, 49

Aurora Splendour is #595682 in HEX — rgb(89, 86, 130), hsl(244°, 20%, 42%), cmyk(32%, 34%, 0%, 49%).

Aurora Splendour pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 244°, 20%, 42%. 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#595682

RGB89, 86, 130

HSL244°, 20%, 42%

HSV244°, 34%, 51%

CMYK32, 34, 0, 49

Decimal5854850

CSS RGBrgb(89, 86, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(244, 20%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aurora Splendor PPU16-1

ΔE 0.7 · #585683

PPG

Roman Violet 1170-7

ΔE 3.7 · #4D517F

Dulux

Psychic S43E7

ΔE 3.7 · #605980

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1407

ΔE 4.3 · #5F5485

Dunn-Edwards

Concord Jam DE5964

ΔE 5.6 · #695A82

Valspar

Jazzy Blue 4010-9

ΔE 5.7 · #4C4D7F

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 5.7 · #514C7E

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 6.4 · #4B568A

Hallman-Lindsay

Altar Of Heaven 1264

ΔE 6.7 · #4D4C80

Vista Paint

Fresh Take C-1277

ΔE 8.3 · #515992

RAL

Brillant Blue 5007

ΔE 11.3 · #3E5F8A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 12.5 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 13 · #3A5170

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 13.4 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 16.9 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 17.9 · #1D375C

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

#595682

#7E8156

Analogous

#566881

#595682

#6E5681

Triadic

#595682

#815956

#568159

Split-Complementary

#595682

#816E56

#688156

Tetradic

#595682

#815668

#7E8156

#56816E

Monochromatic

#191825

#393753

#595682

#7E7BA7

#ABA9C6

Rectangle

#595682

#81567E

#7E8156

#568159

Compound

#595682

#6E5681

#7E8156

#688156

Variations

Lighter

#7471A0

#9997B5

#C5C4D2

Darker

#464468

#302E48

#1B1A2A

Saturation

#666572

#595681

#332BAB

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

6.82:1

vs Black

3.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#595682

#4E5C82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#595682

#57577D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#595682

#545F5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Aurora Splendour 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

#826D7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#595682

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F72A1

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.

#6F7244

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: #595682;

CSS — background

background-color: #595682;

CSS Variable

--color-aurora-splendour: #595682;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aurora-splendour': '#595682' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#595682] text-[#595682]

SCSS

$aurora-splendour: #595682;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #595682?

#595682 is Aurora Splendour, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #595682 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aurora Splendour?

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

What colors pair well with Aurora Splendour?

Aurora Splendour 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 Aurora Splendour?

You can download Aurora Splendour 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 Aurora Splendour?

The hex code is #595682. In RGB it's 89, 86, 130, and in HSL it's 244°, 20%, 42%.

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