BLUES

Psychic

#605980

RGB 96, 89, 128 · HSL 251°, 18%, 43% · CMYK 25, 30, 0, 50

Psychic is #605980 in HEX — rgb(96, 89, 128), hsl(251°, 18%, 43%), cmyk(25%, 30%, 0%, 50%).

Psychic pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 251°, 18%, 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#605980

RGB96, 89, 128

HSL251°, 18%, 43%

HSV251°, 30%, 50%

CMYK25, 30, 0, 50

Decimal6314368

CSS RGBrgb(96, 89, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(251, 18%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Psychic S43E7

Exact match

Behr

Shy Violet 680F-6

ΔE 3 · #61557F

Dunn-Edwards

Concord Jam DE5964

ΔE 3.2 · #695A82

Benjamin Moore

Darkest 2069-30

ΔE 3.7 · #5D5B7D

Valspar

Karmic Grape 4002-8C

ΔE 4.7 · #5D6084

Kilz

Purple RB140-02

ΔE 5.6 · #6A678F

PPG

Roman Violet 1170-7

ΔE 7 · #4D517F

Sherwin-Williams

Plummy SW6558

ΔE 7.6 · #675A75

Vista Paint

Grapes of Wrath C-1283

ΔE 8 · #65617C

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 8.3 · #65627D

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 10.4 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 10.5 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 12.9 · #3A5170

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 13.6 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 15.4 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 19.5 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#605980

#7A815A

Analogous

#5A6681

#605980

#755A81

Triadic

#605980

#81615A

#5A8161

Split-Complementary

#605980

#81755A

#66815A

Tetradic

#605980

#815A66

#7A815A

#5A8175

Monochromatic

#1D1B27

#3F3B54

#605980

#8881A7

#B2AEC7

Rectangle

#605980

#815A7A

#7A815A

#5A8161

Compound

#605980

#755A81

#7A815A

#66815A

Variations

Lighter

#7D76A0

#9F9AB5

#C8C6D3

Darker

#4D4768

#353048

#1E1C2A

Saturation

#6A6874

#615A81

#452DAE

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

6.49:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#605980

#556080

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#605980

#5A5A7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#605980

#5C615C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Psychic 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

#876F7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#605980

Daylight 5500K

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

#75749F

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.

#6C7546

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: #605980;

CSS — background

background-color: #605980;

CSS Variable

--color-psychic: #605980;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'psychic': '#605980' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#605980] text-[#605980]

SCSS

$psychic: #605980;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #605980?

#605980 is Psychic, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #605980 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Psychic?

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

What colors pair well with Psychic?

Psychic 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 Psychic?

You can download Psychic 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 Psychic?

The hex code is #605980. In RGB it's 96, 89, 128, and in HSL it's 251°, 18%, 43%.

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