BLUES

Durban Sky

#5D8C9B

RGB 93, 140, 155 · HSL 195°, 25%, 49% · CMYK 40, 10, 0, 39

Durban Sky is #5D8C9B in HEX — rgb(93, 140, 155), hsl(195°, 25%, 49%), cmyk(40%, 10%, 0%, 39%).

Durban Sky pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 195°, 25%, 49%. 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#5D8C9B

RGB93, 140, 155

HSL195°, 25%, 49%

HSV195°, 40%, 61%

CMYK40, 10, 0, 39

Decimal6130843

CSS RGBrgb(93, 140, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 25%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Durban Sky S34A4

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Georgian Revival Blue SW7609

ΔE 1.8 · #5B8D9F

Behr

Adirondack Blue N480-5

ΔE 2.4 · #6691A0

Kilz

Yacht Club RE130-01

ΔE 3.6 · #5990A4

Benjamin Moore

Lakeside 1658

ΔE 3.7 · #628798

Dunn-Edwards

Spirit Mountain DE5795

ΔE 4.3 · #6A8B98

Vista Paint

Blessed Blue C-666

ΔE 4.5 · #6197A4

Valspar

Ocean Voyage 5003-8B

ΔE 4.5 · #548D97

PPG

Aqua Blue 1151-5

ΔE 4.8 · #5E97A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Blessed Blue 667

ΔE 5.5 · #659AA7

IKEA

IKEA120 120

ΔE 5.9 · #6C8EA3

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 7.6 · #7997A1

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 9.4 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 10.9 · #82979D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.6 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 13.7 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#5D8C9B

#9C6D5E

Analogous

#5E9C8D

#5D8C9B

#5E6D9C

Triadic

#5D8C9B

#9C5E8D

#8D9C5E

Split-Complementary

#5D8C9B

#9C5E6D

#9C8D5E

Tetradic

#5D8C9B

#8D5E9C

#9C6D5E

#6D9C5E

Monochromatic

#24373D

#41626C

#5D8C9B

#8CAFBA

#BCD0D7

Rectangle

#5D8C9B

#6D5E9C

#9C6D5E

#8D9C5E

Compound

#5D8C9B

#5E6D9C

#9C6D5E

#9C8D5E

Variations

Lighter

#7DA4B1

#A0B9C2

#CAD5D9

Darker

#4A717E

#324E58

#1C2E33

Saturation

#748286

#5E8D9C

#2FA4CB

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

3.69:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.69:1

Deuteranopia

#5D8C9B

#78809C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D8C9B

#858599

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D8C9B

#5D8E8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Durban Sky 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#85968F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D8C9B

Daylight 5500K

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

#729BB4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#855D50

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: #5D8C9B;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D8C9B;

CSS Variable

--color-durban-sky: #5D8C9B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'durban-sky': '#5D8C9B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D8C9B] text-[#5D8C9B]

SCSS

$durban-sky: #5D8C9B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D8C9B?

#5D8C9B is Durban Sky, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #5D8C9B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Durban Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Durban Sky?

Durban Sky 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 Durban Sky?

You can download Durban Sky 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 Durban Sky?

The hex code is #5D8C9B. In RGB it's 93, 140, 155, and in HSL it's 195°, 25%, 49%.

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