BLUES
#5C6A85
Blue Heron pulls into the steady end of the blues spectrum — HSL 220°, 18%, 44%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Reads best alongside soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Benjamin Moore
Blue Heron 832
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →#5C6A85 is Blue Heron, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Blue Heron reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
Blue Heron works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
Blue Heron pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
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#5C6A85 converts to RGB 92, 106, 133.