BLUES

Strong Iris

#5E5F7E

RGB 94, 95, 126 · HSL 238°, 15%, 43% · CMYK 25, 25, 0, 51

Strong Iris is #5E5F7E in HEX — rgb(94, 95, 126), hsl(238°, 15%, 43%), cmyk(25%, 25%, 0%, 51%).

Strong Iris pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 238°, 15%, 43%. 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#5E5F7E

RGB94, 95, 126

HSL238°, 15%, 43%

HSV238°, 25%, 49%

CMYK25, 25, 0, 51

Decimal6184830

CSS RGBrgb(94, 95, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(238, 15%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Bewitched RB110-02

ΔE 1.3 · #5D6181

Benjamin Moore

Darkest 2069-30

ΔE 2.6 · #5D5B7D

Behr

Vintage Grape 670F-6

ΔE 3 · #595975

Dulux

Blue Glaze S42D7

ΔE 3.1 · #565A7C

Valspar

Karmic Grape 4002-8C

ΔE 3.1 · #5D6084

Vista Paint

Grapes of Wrath C-1283

ΔE 3.2 · #65617C

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 3.2 · #65627D

Dunn-Edwards

Champion Blue DE5915

ΔE 3.7 · #606788

Sherwin-Williams

Purple Passage SW6551

ΔE 4.4 · #645E77

PPG

Grape Haze 1168-6

ΔE 5.1 · #606A88

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 5.7 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 6.5 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.3 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 15.1 · #485761

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 15.2 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 17.4 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#5E5F7E

#7E7D5D

Analogous

#5D6F7E

#5E5F7E

#6D5D7E

Triadic

#5E5F7E

#7E5D5E

#5E7E5D

Split-Complementary

#5E5F7E

#7E6D5D

#6F7E5D

Tetradic

#5E5F7E

#7E5D6F

#7E7D5D

#5D7E6D

Monochromatic

#1C1D26

#3D3D52

#5E5F7E

#8485A4

#B0B1C4

Rectangle

#5E5F7E

#7D5D7E

#7E7D5D

#5E7E5D

Compound

#5E5F7E

#6D5D7E

#7E7D5D

#6F7E5D

Variations

Lighter

#797A9C

#9D9DB3

#C7C7D1

Darker

#4A4B66

#323346

#1D1D29

Saturation

#696973

#5D5E7E

#2F33AD

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

6.15:1

vs Black

3.41:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E5F7E

#59627E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E5F7E

#5F5F7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E5F7E

#5B6561

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Strong Iris 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

#86747A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E5F7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#73799E

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.

#757346

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: #5E5F7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E5F7E;

CSS Variable

--color-strong-iris: #5E5F7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strong-iris': '#5E5F7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E5F7E] text-[#5E5F7E]

SCSS

$strong-iris: #5E5F7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E5F7E?

#5E5F7E is Strong Iris, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #5E5F7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Strong Iris?

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

What colors pair well with Strong Iris?

Strong Iris 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 Strong Iris?

You can download Strong Iris 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 Strong Iris?

The hex code is #5E5F7E. In RGB it's 94, 95, 126, and in HSL it's 238°, 15%, 43%.

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