BLUES

Provence

#658DC6

RGB 101, 141, 198 · HSL 215°, 46%, 59% · CMYK 49, 29, 0, 22

Provence is #658DC6 in HEX — rgb(101, 141, 198), hsl(215°, 46%, 59%), cmyk(49%, 29%, 0%, 22%).

Provence pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 215°, 46%, 59%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#658DC6

RGB101, 141, 198

HSL215°, 46%, 59%

HSV215°, 49%, 78%

CMYK49, 29, 0, 22

Decimal6655430

CSS RGBrgb(101, 141, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(215, 46%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Bashful Blue C-610

ΔE 2.6 · #6C93CE

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2067-40

ΔE 2.7 · #638AC7

Hallman-Lindsay

Bashful Blue 611

ΔE 2.8 · #6994CF

Behr

Lapis Lazuli HDC-MD-02

ΔE 3.6 · #6A8FC2

PPG

Blueberry Popover 1244-5

ΔE 3.9 · #5488C0

Dulux

Sea Note S40H5

ΔE 3.9 · #5486C1

Valspar

Someday 4006-10B

ΔE 4.6 · #6296CD

Dunn-Edwards

Bodega Bay DE5893

ΔE 6.5 · #5E81C1

RAL

Light Blue 5012

ΔE 8.2 · #3B83BD

Kilz

Coast Drive TB-46

ΔE 8.8 · #599ACD

Sherwin-Williams

Perfect Periwinkle SW9065

ΔE 9.4 · #6487B0

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 11.1 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 12.2 · #6A90B4

Kobra

Blue 29

ΔE 14 · #1882B4

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 19.8 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 29.5 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#658DC6

#C79E66

Analogous

#66BFC7

#658DC6

#6E66C7

Triadic

#658DC6

#C7668E

#8EC766

Split-Complementary

#658DC6

#C76E66

#BFC766

Tetradic

#658DC6

#C766BF

#C79E66

#66C76E

Monochromatic

#28446C

#3D68A4

#658DC6

#9EB8DB

#D6E1F0

Rectangle

#658DC6

#9E66C7

#C79E66

#8EC766

Compound

#658DC6

#6E66C7

#C79E66

#BFC766

Variations

Lighter

#85A5D2

#A8BCD9

#CFD8E6

Darker

#3E6FB2

#294C7D

#172C4A

Saturation

#8894A5

#668EC7

#4A8AE3

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

3.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.18:1

Deuteranopia

#658DC6

#7088C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#658DC6

#8787C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#658DC6

#5D978F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Provence 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

#8B96B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#658DC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#789BD4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#B2884E

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #658DC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #658DC6;

CSS Variable

--color-provence: #658DC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'provence': '#658DC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#658DC6] text-[#658DC6]

SCSS

$provence: #658DC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #658DC6?

#658DC6 is Provence, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #658DC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Provence?

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

What colors pair well with Provence?

Provence 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 Provence?

You can download Provence 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 Provence?

The hex code is #658DC6. In RGB it's 101, 141, 198, and in HSL it's 215°, 46%, 59%.

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