BLUES

Rushing River

#5F7797

RGB 95, 119, 151 · HSL 214°, 23%, 48% · CMYK 37, 21, 0, 41

Rushing River is #5F7797 in HEX — rgb(95, 119, 151), hsl(214°, 23%, 48%), cmyk(37%, 21%, 0%, 41%).

Rushing River pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 23%, 48%. 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#5F7797

RGB95, 119, 151

HSL214°, 23%, 48%

HSV214°, 37%, 59%

CMYK37, 21, 0, 41

Decimal6256535

CSS RGBrgb(95, 119, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 23%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Madonna Blue 590

ΔE 1.2 · #5F7799

Vista Paint

Madonna Blue C-589

ΔE 1.3 · #5D7698

Dulux

Chicory Flower S40D5

ΔE 1.9 · #667999

Behr

Laguna Blue PPU14-18

ΔE 2.4 · #5A7491

Kilz

Harbor Town TB-49

ΔE 2.6 · #5A779B

Dunn-Edwards

Clean Slate DE5880

ΔE 2.7 · #577396

Valspar

Veranda Blue 4004-6B

ΔE 4.3 · #607992

RAL

Pigeon Blue 5014

ΔE 4.4 · #606E8C

Sherwin-Williams

Searching Blue SW6536

ΔE 4.7 · #6C7F9A

Benjamin Moore

Blue 825 · CC-860

ΔE 5 · #5C6E93

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 5.2 · #636E8F

PPG

Blue Beads 1160-5

ΔE 5.4 · #5A809E

IKEA

IKEA086 86

ΔE 8.6 · #748DAC

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.9 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 17.3 · #1882B4

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 18.4 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#5F7797

#977E5E

Analogous

#5E9397

#5F7797

#625E97

Triadic

#5F7797

#975E77

#77975E

Split-Complementary

#5F7797

#97625E

#93975E

Tetradic

#5F7797

#975E93

#977E5E

#5E9762

Monochromatic

#232C38

#415268

#5F7797

#8B9EB6

#BAC5D4

Rectangle

#5F7797

#7E5E97

#977E5E

#77975E

Compound

#5F7797

#625E97

#977E5E

#93975E

Variations

Lighter

#7D92AD

#A0ADBF

#C9D0D8

Darker

#4A5F7A

#324154

#1D2632

Saturation

#727983

#5E7797

#2F70C6

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

4.59:1

vs Black

4.57:1

Deuteranopia

#5F7797

#677398

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F7797

#737393

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F7797

#5C7C78

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Rushing River 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

#87868C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F7797

Daylight 5500K

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

#748BB1

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#826C4E

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: #5F7797;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F7797;

CSS Variable

--color-rushing-river: #5F7797;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rushing-river': '#5F7797' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F7797] text-[#5F7797]

SCSS

$rushing-river: #5F7797;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F7797?

#5F7797 is Rushing River, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #5F7797 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rushing River?

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

What colors pair well with Rushing River?

Rushing River 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 Rushing River?

You can download Rushing River 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 Rushing River?

The hex code is #5F7797. In RGB it's 95, 119, 151, and in HSL it's 214°, 23%, 48%.

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