BLUES
Blue Heron
#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.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Blue Heron 832
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #5C6A85?
#5C6A85 is Blue Heron, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #5C6A85 warm or cool?
Blue Heron reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Blue Heron?
Blue Heron works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Blue Heron?
Blue Heron pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Blue Heron?
You can download Blue Heron 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 RGB value of #5C6A85?
#5C6A85 converts to RGB 92, 106, 133.