BLUES

Deadwind Pass

#596D7F

RGB 89, 109, 127 · HSL 208°, 18%, 42% · CMYK 30, 14, 0, 50

Deadwind Pass is #596D7F in HEX — rgb(89, 109, 127), hsl(208°, 18%, 42%), cmyk(30%, 14%, 0%, 50%).

Deadwind Pass pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 18%, 42%. 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#596D7F

RGB89, 109, 127

HSL208°, 18%, 42%

HSV208°, 30%, 50%

CMYK30, 14, 0, 50

Decimal5860735

CSS RGBrgb(89, 109, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 18%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Scholarship S37C6

ΔE 0.8 · #586B7D

Sherwin-Williams

Distance SW6243

ΔE 1.6 · #5D6F7F

Vista Paint

Cape Cod Bay C-632

ΔE 1.9 · #556E7F

Dunn-Edwards

Turbulent Sea DE5803

ΔE 2.6 · #536A79

PPG

Hatteras Gray 10-10

ΔE 2.7 · #5C707E

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Depths 626

ΔE 2.9 · #5A7187

Valspar

Prussian Cadet 4008-6C

ΔE 3 · #526877

Behr

Sausalito Port UL240-20

ΔE 3.8 · #5B6D85

Kilz

Iron Medallion RD130-02

ΔE 3.8 · #537181

Benjamin Moore

Georgian CC-782

ΔE 4 · #547385

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 5.1 · #667480

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 6.6 · #4C6A74

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 7.4 · #4D5B6A

RAL

Pigeon Blue 5014

ΔE 7.8 · #606E8C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10.1 · #485761

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#596D7F

#7E6A58

Analogous

#587E7D

#596D7F

#58597E

Triadic

#596D7F

#7E586C

#6C7E58

Split-Complementary

#596D7F

#7E5859

#7E7D58

Tetradic

#596D7F

#7D587E

#7E6A58

#597E58

Monochromatic

#191F24

#384651

#596D7F

#7E93A5

#ABB8C4

Rectangle

#596D7F

#6A587E

#7E6A58

#6C7E58

Compound

#596D7F

#58597E

#7E6A58

#7E7D58

Variations

Lighter

#738A9E

#99A7B4

#C5CCD2

Darker

#455766

#2F3C47

#1B2329

Saturation

#656B71

#586C7E

#2C6FAA

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

5.36:1

vs Black

3.92:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#596D7F

#626980

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#596D7F

#6A6A7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#596D7F

#58706D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Deadwind Pass 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

#827E7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#596D7F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F839F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#725A44

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: #596D7F;

CSS — background

background-color: #596D7F;

CSS Variable

--color-deadwind-pass: #596D7F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deadwind-pass': '#596D7F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#596D7F] text-[#596D7F]

SCSS

$deadwind-pass: #596D7F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #596D7F?

#596D7F is Deadwind Pass, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #596D7F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deadwind Pass?

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

What colors pair well with Deadwind Pass?

Deadwind Pass 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 Deadwind Pass?

You can download Deadwind Pass 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 Deadwind Pass?

The hex code is #596D7F. In RGB it's 89, 109, 127, and in HSL it's 208°, 18%, 42%.

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