BLUES

Mesmerize

#5D657B

RGB 93, 101, 123 · HSL 224°, 14%, 42% · CMYK 24, 18, 0, 52

Mesmerize is #5D657B in HEX — rgb(93, 101, 123), hsl(224°, 14%, 42%), cmyk(24%, 18%, 0%, 52%).

Mesmerize pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 224°, 14%, 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#5D657B

RGB93, 101, 123

HSL224°, 14%, 42%

HSV224°, 24%, 48%

CMYK24, 18, 0, 52

Decimal6120827

CSS RGBrgb(93, 101, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(224, 14%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Mesmerize SW6544

Exact match

Vista Paint

Flirty Fran K-89

ΔE 0.8 · #5C6379

Dulux

Presumption S41C6

ΔE 1.7 · #5E6377

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1435 · CC-900

ΔE 2.6 · #5D6375

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Lead DE5922

ΔE 2.7 · #5C6274

Behr

Alter Ego N550-6

ΔE 2.8 · #555F76

Valspar

Dark Night 4003-4C

ΔE 3 · #5E6576

PPG

Blue Zephyr 1042-6

ΔE 3.9 · #5B6676

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 5.3 · #65627D

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 5.4 · #6C6881

Kilz

Stormy Sea RC140-02

ΔE 5.5 · #4C617B

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 6.8 · #4D5B6A

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 7.7 · #676973

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10.3 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.2 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.2 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#5D657B

#7A725C

Analogous

#5C737A

#5D657B

#635C7A

Triadic

#5D657B

#7A5C64

#647A5C

Split-Complementary

#5D657B

#7A635C

#737A5C

Tetradic

#5D657B

#7A5C73

#7A725C

#5C7A63

Monochromatic

#1A1D23

#3B404E

#5D657B

#828AA1

#AEB3C2

Rectangle

#5D657B

#725C7A

#7A725C

#647A5C

Compound

#5D657B

#635C7A

#7A725C

#737A5C

Variations

Lighter

#788199

#9CA1B1

#C6C9D0

Darker

#495062

#323744

#1D2028

Saturation

#676970

#5C647A

#2E4FA8

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

5.81:1

vs Black

3.61:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5D657B

#5E657B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D657B

#646478

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D657B

#5B6966

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Mesmerize 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

#857877

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D657B

Daylight 5500K

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

#727D9C

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.

#726644

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: #5D657B;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D657B;

CSS Variable

--color-mesmerize: #5D657B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mesmerize': '#5D657B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D657B] text-[#5D657B]

SCSS

$mesmerize: #5D657B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D657B?

#5D657B is Mesmerize, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #5D657B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mesmerize?

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

What colors pair well with Mesmerize?

Mesmerize 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 Mesmerize?

You can download Mesmerize 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 Mesmerize?

The hex code is #5D657B. In RGB it's 93, 101, 123, and in HSL it's 224°, 14%, 42%.

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